tailieunhanh - Birds - Section 4 - Bird baths

If you live in the country and have enough room for a bird sanctuary, a watering place for birds can be very easily provided by simply hollowing out a small dish-shaped area in the ground and fllling it with water. This unit can become a part of the landscaping by lining the depression | water the second requirement The food supply of birds must be complemented by an abundant supply of fresh water. Birds need water for drinking and bathing. Since they use the same water for both purposes separate containers are not necessary. In the natural surroundings of birds water is supplied by brooks ponds rain puddles swamps dew and snow. Thus they have more than enough sources of water. But in the average city or suburban lot there are not enough sources of water. To attract and keep birds an ample supply must be provided. 105 pools If you live in the country and have enough room for a bird sanctuary a watering place for birds can be very easily provided by simply hollowing out a small dish-shaped area in the ground and filling it with water. This unit can become a part of the landscaping by lining the depression with cement and making a small ornamental pool. Do not make the pool too deep. Birds rarely will use a pool or a birdbath that is more than 2 or 3 inches deep. Have the sides at a very flat slope so that entry is easy. The birds will approach the pool more freely if there are no nearby bushes that could hide enemies. Have at least 3 to 4 feet of open space around the pool. Use grass in this area or better fine sand and dust for a natural dust bath. These pools can vary in size from 3 to 10 feet across depending upon the space you can devote to them. The chief objections to this kind of pool are that it occupies too much space in the average yard and is very difficult to clean. If you are fortunate enough to have a small stream or a running spring on your land the pool described above can be made a part of it. Widen a section of the stream give the sides a very gradual slope provide the grass or dust area remove close bushes and shrubs and you will have an excellent. natural bird-watering place. While bushes should be removed from the area immediately surrounding the pool have a fence open bush dead tree or overhanging branches about 10 feet away to