Bird Bath Styles and Types

Bird baths are a great way to decorate your lawn or garden while providing comfort to all types of birds. If you love having birds in your yard, adding a bird bath is the ideal way to keep them coming back.

Resin bird baths come in all shapes, sizes and styles. You'll want to make sure that the bird bath you choose isn't just the right one for you, but that it's also the right one for the birds that live in your area and will be frequenting the bird bath.

Bird Bath Styles
Pedestal bird baths are the most common type and can be placed just about anywhere where there's a level surface. These bird baths do require some maintenance- you may need to empty the bird bath and turn the bowl over during winter months to prevent freezing, and you should change the water periodically during the warm months to ensure that it's fresh and clean for the birds. Pedestal bird baths can be made from just about any material, from lightweight plastic to heavy ceramic and stone. Make sure that if you buy a pedestal bird bath, it's heavy enough to stay standing even when strong winds blow.

Deck bird baths typically consist of a bowl without a stand. These bird baths are designed to attach to the railing of a deck or patio, making them ideal for yards with limited space. It can be fun to set up a deck bird bath right outside a window so you can watch the birds closely without scaring them. Do make sure, however, that the bath is mounted away from doors and foot traffic so that the birds aren't too scared to use it.

Heated bird baths are a wonderful choice for wintertime birds in cold climates. Heat pumps provide warm water year-round in these heated bird baths, preventing freezing and ensuring that the birds can have a refreshing bath anytime. Heated bird baths generally use solar power or small electrical units that can safely be used outdoors.

Bird bath fountains are perhaps the most decorative of the bunch. These bird bath fountains recycle their own water with constant fountain action, and birds love to splash beneath the flow. Bird bath fountains also add an attractive decorative element to your yard.

The solar bird bath you choose should be the right size, material and type for your climate and your birds. Keeping the bird bath clean and well maintained will ensure that the birds in your area keep coming back... and you can enjoy watching them all year round.