Pedestal Bird Bath
A Look At Different Types Of Bird Baths
Author: Jonas Smith
Bird baths are an excellent way to attract wild birds of all types into your yard. In addition to drawing your fine feathered friends close, a bird bath can add a decorative touch to any outdoor space. Available in all different shapes, sizes, styles, and budgets, there is the perfect bird bath out there for you!
When looking for a bird bath to occupy space in your yard or garden, first consider the different types of baths on the markets. These unique types of bird baths vary depending on your area and the species of birds that you are trying to attract. The most popular types of bird baths currently on the market are:
• Pedestal: These types of bird baths are the most common the market and are usually thought of as the traditional types of bird baths. However, although the type of bath may be common, the designs range from the traditional to the extraordinary. Available in all shapes and sizes, pedestal bird baths can anywhere from modest baths to outrageous sculptures that function as great as they look.
• Heated: Although it may seem silly to heat water for your local birds, this extra is important for those living in cold weather. Instead of your bird bath freezing over when Old Man Winter comes calling or having to repeatedly break the ice on the surface of your bird bath, the heated models ensure the water never freezes and is always available for the birds. The heater uses minimal electricity or solar power to heat the water and is perfectly safe to accommodate all of your flying friends.
• Fountains: Birds love the sound of running water, so consider choosing a bird bath that doubles as a fountain. In addition to attracting birds, the beauty and relaxing found of the bird bath fountain will add to any garden or yard. Furthermore, these fountains are a good deal more attractive than a typical bird bath, so the style may fit into that of your home or outdoor space.
• Hanging: Perfect for those with limited yard space, choose a hanging bird bath instead of a pedestal bath. These baths can easily hang from an apartment balcony or your favorite tree to provide a bit of enjoyment for all types of birds. Some bird baths are convertible between hanging and standing bird baths, so this option may be perfect for individuals wanting the most options.
• Deck Mount: Another space saver, deck mounted bird baths are excellent for homes short of yard space. Also, deck mounted baths can be set up directly outside a window so that you can enjoy the birds while in the comfort of your own home. Furthermore, deck mounted styles are perfect for children, who can enjoy the presence of your local birds up close and personal.
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Most garden birds would prefer it on a pedestal, as height makes them feel safer from ground-dwelling predators. They have no knowledge as to whether your garden is free of predators.
I also have a concrete birdbath that gets rather nasty. I use a heavy brush to scrub it once a week. Once a month I do the unthinkable. I pour bleach and HOT water into it and let it sit for a few minutes (stay with it so the birds don’t get into it). After 4-5 minutes, scrub and drain it. All you have to do is let it dry thoroughly before you refill it. It will not hurt the birds. I’ve been doing it for years.
I had some mockingbirds nest in a passiflora vine just on the other side of a glass door from my cats, so some birds are braver than others and certainly sparrows, finches and pigeons are big pigs who will be quickly inured to any indoor cat. It’s not too likely you will get any mourning doves, starlings or ravens with a set up like you are describing.
For most of the year you can get hummingbirds in Southern California, and my cats like to watch them. Get a bamboo pole with a plant hanger and set it firmly in one of your low planters?
I don’t think the bird activity will harm most plants, and I don’t think they’d be too interested in the plants themselves. Me, I’d plant annuals. They are less trouble in pots, and if a squabble kills or damages a plant, no big deal. Birds are either looking for something dense to hide in, or an open launch space just in case they need to flee. Just keep in mind that the spilled seeds will root and you will need to pull those out of the pots they fall in, and the seeds that fall outside of the pots will be a bit of a bother to clean up.
It’s prolly cast iron with a porcelain surface. If it’s solid pocelain, it may indeed crack, but it’s not likely if there is no water in it. It’s the expansion from the water that makes it break. Comer it with a board and tie it on with a rope to keep snow out.
I think it would look great as a planter/bird bath. Try putting some morning glories at the base to climb up and beautify it.
keeping concrete bird bath clean…?
we have a pedestal bird bath made of concrete. because we fill it up with the hose, using city water, it gets really disgusting pretty fast. there’s a lovely layer of brown algae on the bottom! scrubbing doesn’t get it out, either. i can’t use bleach because that would permeate the concrete and pollute the water. any ideas?
Need plants that are “bird hardy,” to be near a bird bath, SoCal full sun, short, perennial, pretty?
We want to have a couple of low planters on a patio near a glass door, and want to put pot saucers in them with plants surrounding the saucers. One saucer for a bird bath, one for seed, so the kitties can bird watch thru the glass door. There’s just no place for a pedestal bath or a hanging feeder. I would like the plants to hold up to birds landing on them, and the water splashing. Maybe succulents or … ?
I have an old porcelain pedestal sink.What do you think about it in a garden ?
I thought maybe in a corner with a vine of some sort, Any Ideas? Its a large square sink. Maybe a bird bath. Do you think it will freeze during the winter and crack. I am in zone 5 S.E. Michigan
Is it better to have a bird bath on the ground or on a pedestal?
No birds would be harmed if it was on the ground, so safety is not an issue. I’m asking strictly as a preference of the birds.