Where to place bird bath?

Even the best bath won't be of much use to birds if it is in the wrong place, however, and poor bird bath placement can not only be unattractive, but even dangerous to birds. How Poor Placement Hurts Birds. Most backyard birders assume that any bird bath is helpful, but in the wrong place, a bird bath can actually hurt birds. read more

When choosing a bird bath in order to provide water for the birds, the options are nearly endless for the bird watcher. Whether it's a heated bath, a mister/dripper, or a fountain, providing a source of water for birds to bathe and drink from will greatly increase your bird watching experience. read more

Place your birdbath in the shade if possible, to keep the water cooler and fresher. Having trees nearby will also provide branches on which they can preen. Arrange stones (or branches) in the water so birds can stand on them to drink without getting wet (this is particularly important during freezing weather). read more