Home Improvement DIY

Watching birds in the garden is a pastime that many people enjoy. People spend large amounts of money buying seeds, peanuts and fat to keep these birds healthy. However a lot of people tend to forget that birds also need a fresh supply of water to drink and bathe in. A solar powered bird bath fountain is perfect and can be powered simply buy solar energy instead of mains electricity.

Birds Need Water - Even in Winter

Watching birds drink and splash about in the fountain will give any nature lover a great deal of enjoyment. Not to mention keeping the birds healthy and encouraging them to come back to your garden time and time again. Solar birdbath fountains contain a heating element which prevents the water freezing in the cold winters which is very important for this time of year.

Benefits of Solar and Water Circulation

The solar panels take the sun’s energy and stores it which makes it very eco-friendly. You’ll see that there are a number of birdbaths which have the ability to circulate water and prevent bacteria and mold from forming. Normally the pump is stored in the pedestal of the bath whilst the solar panel can be found in the actual bowl.

Flexibility of Location

A great benefit of having a solar powered bird bath is the fact that you are more flexible in where it can be located within your garden. You don’t need to worry about having it located next to mains electricity so you can move the bath around to find the perfect spot. Where you locate the bath is something you should think deeply about. You want to be able to see if from your house but it should also be protected from cats. So it’s best to keep it away from a fence or tree as a cat could pounce from these locations.

The benefit of having a birdbath fountain is that the running water helps with the hygiene as well as beauty. The problem with most ordinary types of bath is that the water become stagnant and can even provide the perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed. Birds enjoy running water, however mosquitoes don’t!

Solar Birdbath Maintencance

Although there isn’t as much maintenance with fountain birdbaths, algae can still grow. So you should make sure you clean the bath now and again. Eventually you might also need to replace the solar panels and possibly remove them in the winter months.

It’s no wonder why solar birdbaths are so popular, not just for birds but for people too. When you provide birds with food and water they’ll keep coming back so you can enjoy their company all year round

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