Solar Bird Baths
Little knick knacks like electrical yard devices can suck down the electricity. Since they sit in the sun, solar bird baths look great and save you a few bucks.
Solar Bird Baths
Whether you have a highly landscaped yard or whether you are just looking for something to spruce up your backyard, a solar bird bath might be the ideal addition. Bird baths complement almost any yard. Not only are most quite attractive in their own right, but they draw beautiful birds to your yard as well. The addition of a fountain within the bath can also add an additional flair to the yard as well as creating a peaceful sound.
Solar bird baths work by collecting energy from the sun and using that to run a water pump. This pump is then used to operate the fountain within the bird bath. A solar bird bath utilizes a small solar panel, usually located on the very top of the fountain. It is important that this panel be placed in direct sunlight. The bird bath will need a lot of sunshine in order to function properly, so you will want to carefully plan its location.
Fountains are great additions to bird baths because they allow for the water to splash up and re-circulate. Birds like the sound of moving water, so they are more likely to come visit your bath. Water that is constantly moving also stays cleaner and is less likely to draw in bugs such as mosquitoes. If you entertain in your yard, this can be especially important. Traditional bird baths typically have a pool of standing water which can be a magnet to bugs that you don’t want in your backyard.
If you live in an area that has cold winters, you will want to buy a solar bird bath that has a winterizing kit. These bird baths will allow you to remove the pump that operates the fountain as well as the solar panel itself. Usually the bath will have a piece that you will place in the bird bath to cover up the area where the pump and panel used to be. It is extremely important that you do this because your bird bath could be permanently damaged if exposed to harsh temperatures.
Solar bird baths are surprisingly inexpensive. You can find high quality, attractive baths for under $100 dollars. Installation is simple. Most are able to be installed in your yard right out of the box. The addition of a solar bird bath to your backyard can transform a dull space into a relaxing and inviting space. Plus, your feathered friends will be thankful for their solar powered bubbling bath.
