| Even the most novice bird watcher places a | | | | install a GFCI outlet on the outside of your |
| bird feeder out in winter, what strikes me, | | | | house. These types of outlets provide saftey |
| is the number of experienced bird watchers | | | | for outdoor bird baths and any other |
| who do not provide water for the birds during | | | | electrical tools used in the yard. |
| winter. | | | | |
| | | | Place your heated bird bath near your feeders |
| The energy expanded looking for a fresh water | | | | for easier viewing. Even birds that don't |
| source could be better used for staying well | | | | normally visit your feeders will visit your |
| and surviving the winter. | | | | bird bath. All backyard birds need water. |
| | | | Also, when placing your bath, make sure there |
| All wildlife needs water, Summer or Winter. | | | | is cover for the birds. Water on the feathers |
| | | | make birds easy targets for prey. |
| Birds, like humans, need water all year. By | | | | |
| investing in a heated bird bath or by adding | | | | Do not place the bird bath too close to |
| a bird bath heater to your existing bird | | | | cover, otherwise cats can hide and attack the |
| bath, you'll be providing the greatest | | | | birds more easily, a few yards will be |
| resource birds need in order to survive. | | | | adequate. |
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| Bird bath heaters are usually available | | | | The recommended type of bird bath, is the |
| wherever bird feeding supplies are offered. | | | | pedestal style. These give the birds more |
| Check local hardware stores, large discount | | | | security by being 2 or more feet above |
| stores, and online. | | | | ground. This height allows birds to view |
| | | | their surroundings and any would be |
| Heated bird baths are most commonly found | | | | predators. Any bird bath can be used. |
| on-line. These are complete bird baths with | | | | |
| the heater built into the bath. | | | | By providing water for birds this winter, |
| | | | you'll not only be providing a service to our |
| When using either of these types, make sure | | | | winter birds, but you'll have a greater |
| your power source is safe. If you are unsure, | | | | diversity of birds and more of them to watch. |
| hire an electrician to check it out or to | | | | And... |