Bird Baths (Waterers)

Bird baths instantly give any garden a look of timelessness. A bird bath suggests that here is a place where people can come to relax and contemplate nature in beautiful surroundings. Of course, bird baths also create a welcome invitation to wild birds in the neighborhood to come to your yard. A bird bath will be especially appreciated by your feathered visitors during periods when the weather is hot and dry or when the ground is frozen. At such times, birds have a difficult time finding clean sources of drinking water. A bird bath is the ideal companion to a bird feeder and so it belongs in every bird lover’s garden. You will enjoy watching birds come to your bird bath where they will playfully splash in the water on a hot day. In very cold weather, you can provide a heated bird bath so birds can have a source of water to drink.


If at all possible, you will want to locate your bird bath in an area where you can easily watch all the birds that come to use the bird bath. However, you should always place the needs of the birds above your own desire to watch them. When a bird has just splashed water over its body, the feathers will be very wet and heavy until they have a chance to dry completely. At this time, the bird is very vulnerable to attack from predators. For this reason, bird baths should only be placed in an open location several feet away from bushes so any predators who try to sneak up to the birds will easily be seen. 

If you want your bird bath to remain a welcoming destination for your feathered visitors, you must make a commitment to keeping the basin and the water clean. Bird baths that are neglected will become health hazards for birds and for humans. Remember that a standing pool of water makes an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. To eliminate this problem, be sure to change the water in the bird bath basin frequently. This will also keep the water fresh for the birds that come to the bath to have a drink and clean themselves.

If the water is stagnant, even small amounts of bacteria and mold will start to multiply quickly. The birds may become sickened by drinking water that has become contaminated. Feathers, seeds, leaves, and bird droppings in the water can soon breed bacteria, mold, and algae, especially in warmer weather. It is best to change the water at least once or twice a week and to clean the basin regularly to kill any algae, mold and bacteria that could sicken the birds.


Although household bleach can be used to clean some bird bath basins, it can be damaging to some materials and may harm plants and birds if the bleach is not used correctly. At our website you can find easy-to-use bird bath cleaners that are safe and will not harm birds or garden plants. 

Whether you want to have a bird bath in your garden as a beautiful decorative ornament or because you want to attract more birds to your yard, we have a wonderful selection of bird baths from which to choose. 

You may be familiar with bird baths that look like the traditional stone or concrete basins on a pedestal that are often found in old-fashioned gardens. These have a lovely, classic look, but modern bird bath design has evolved far beyond the traditional styles. Have a look at some of our lovely bird baths made of glass, such as the stunning Sunflower bird bath featuring a bright, cheerful, sunflower hand-painted on high-quality glass. Our Metal Bird Bath with 23 inch scrolling has an elegant, contemporary look. Of course, in addition to these beautiful, modern designs for bird baths, we also feature many traditional styles consisting of a basin and pedestal for a classic look. Take some time to look through our beautiful collection of bird baths and choose the one that will add a special touch of magic to your garden.