A bird bath is a lovely addition to a bird friendly garden and will attract birds who use it for each drinking and bathing. Supplying water is particularly crucial in the winter when natural sources may well be frozen and on hot summer days birds will appreciate being able to cool down.
Birds are attracted to moving water so getting a bird bath having a fountain will encourage them to return to your garden again and once again. Use solar panels to circulate the water and not just are you currently getting eco-friendly but you will find no operating fees associated with it.
A further of the advantages of making use of solar panels instead of electricity to power the fountain is that you simply may be extra flexible where you position your bath.
It is not recommended to use chemicals to thaw water as they are able to be harmful to birds and as solar powered bird baths often contain a heating element they will avoid the water from freezing in the winter.
Solar panels are integrated both in the bath or is there a separate panel that is placed within easy reach. Solar panels absorb energy during the day and use the fountain for the pump or store it in a battery pack for later use.
If you choose a self-contained bathroom then you should put in direct sunlight and should be checked regularly to make sure the water is evaporated. However, if you choose a bathroom with solar panels separated then you can be more flexible and put the bird bath in the shade until the panels are in direct sunlight.
Running water in a bird bath also helps with hygiene. In most types of bird bath, the water can become stagnant and can become a breeding ground for all types of bacteria and some insects. A dirty bathroom, and can transmit diseases such as using birds can become ill.
Algae can still grow in a solar bath so you will need to clean it as you would any bird bath. Use a mild solution of bleach or disinfectant and rinse it thoroughly in clean water before letting birds use it again. You will also need to clean the solar panels and check them for damage and be aware that they may need replacing eventually.
Even though a solar bird bath may be a lot more pricey initially than a normal bath the moving water will encourage far more birds to visit as well as making an appealing feature within your garden so it is an investment that is well worth making.