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Article #405: This Winter, Provide Water For The Birds

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






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