Fresh water is basically a bird magnet. A bird gets attracted over fresh water very easily. Bathing and drinking is a necessary portion of life to birds and they will flock to a well-maintained water source. Nature's birdbath is a puddle, so the best baths replicate puddles. The area of bathing should be round with a flat bottom and gently sloping sides, and should be no deeper than three inches. The base surface of the bath should not be so smooth that the birds cannot get a secure footing.

More of the birdbath

If required, you can add gravel to the bottom of the bath to make better footing. Flat rocks can be added to the water to provide a shallow area of footing for the birds. One can also consider a heated birdbath or a birdbath heater for the winter season to keep the water at 55ƒ Fahrenheit. One can use a 200-watt, 120-volt birdbath de-icer. Imperative to a bird's survival during the winter is the availability of fresh, and unfrozen water. Featuring a built in thermostat our heated birdbath de-icer knows automatically and is aware when to go to work. Even during the coldest days it keep your bath area for birds and also the water at optimum temperature for wild birds. A stainless steel guard is also provided to shield the wildlife from contacting the heating element. The rear exit power cord and neutral color plastic housing makes for a low outline in the birdbath. One can also maintain an ice-free birdbath this winter.

Conclusion

Polyethylene coated aluminum sheath keeps the cord out of water and can be easily shaped by hand to fit all birdbaths up to 10-quart capacity. Immersion-type electric heater is rated 200 watts @ 120 volts and costs little to operate. Snap acting thermostat keeps water at 40-50 degrees with no TV or radio interference. Shuts off automatically in 60 seconds when operated out of water. The appliance is waterproof, and gets sealed in epoxy. Heavy-duty electrical cord has grounded plug and short length to keep it off the ground. Includes stabilizing bracket for use with shallow birdbaths, plus hook on handle keeps heater from being accidentally pulled from the bath. The appliance comes with a 4 Year guarantee from the manufacturer. Its dimensions are 7" long by 1" wide.

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