A bird bath is a lovely addition to a bird friendly garden and will attract birds who use it for drinking and bathing.
Birds are attracted to moving water so having a bird bath with a fountain will encourage them to return to your garden again and again. Use solar panels to circulate the water and you are being eco-friendly.
Another of the benefits of using solar panels rather than electricity is that you can be more flexible where you position your bird bath.
It is not recommended to use chemicals to thaw water in a bird bath and as solar powered bird baths often contain a heating element they will prevent the water from freezing in the winter.
The solar panels are either integrated in the bird bath or there is a separate panel that you place a short distance away. The solar panels soak energy during the day and use it to pump the fountain or store it in a battery pack for later use.
If you choose a self-contained bath then you will need to place it in the sun - you will need to check on the water regularly to make sure it has not evaporated. However if you choose a solar bath with separate panels then you can be more flexible and put the bird bath in shade as long as the panels are in direct sunlight.
Running water in a bird bath also helps with hygiene. In most types of bird bath the water can become stagnant and they an also become breeding grounds for some insects.
Algae can still grow in a solar bird bath so you will need to clean it as you would any bird bath. You will also need to clean the solar panels and they may need replacing eventually.
Choose from a selection of
solar powered bird baths at British Bird Lovers.
