Costco's Copper Bird Bath Can Add A Sleek Look To Your Yard, And The Reviews Are Promising

With spring officially here, now is a great time to add accessories to your yard that will invite birds back. One addition that birds adore is a bird bath, which provides them with vital hydration, as well as an opportunity to get clean. If you're eyeing bird baths for your yard, Costco has a pure copper option that can help attract more birds to your yard.

The Pure Copper Standing Bird Bath by Good Directions (priced at $74.99) is available at Costco and has been designed to look good and be practical. Made from artisan-hammered, 22-gauge pure copper, the bowl is only two inches deep. A shallow bird bath can be an asset for flying friends who are often naturally fearful of deeper waters. In addition to the hammered detailing, the edge of the bird bath is tastefully decorated and provides a comfortable perch for birds entering or exiting the water. A powder-coated pole ensures it will stay rust-free in an outdoor setting, while the adjustable three-prong base brings extra stability to the bird bath. Since bird baths are integral for washing dirt and bacteria from birds' feathers, it's common for these popular bird features to become heavily dirty; the copper material of this bird bath, however, brings anti-microbial properties — specific ions — which can inhibit the growth of algae in your bird bath.

Customer feedback on this bird bath is very positive, with nearly 78% of reviews being five-star. One reviewer wrote that it "has stood up to the strong winds we get here. The birds seem to love to sit on the edges and drink the water" (per Costco). If having more birds in your yard is on your annual wishlist, choosing this bird bath could be one way to achieve your goal.

Many of the customer reviews comment on how beautiful the bird bath is, saying that it is easy to assemble. One reviewer wrote, "Sturdy poles fit together by twisting to tighten. [The c]opper bowl is heavier than I expected[,] which I really like."

Not all customers have only praise for the product, with one customer complaining about the prongs and stand being poorly crafted. Another review cautions against placing the bird bath in direct sunlight, as the copper heats up too much — however, the rest of their review was quite positive: "Lovely bird bath, nice weight — not heavy, but not flimsy, simple assembly of stand. It's shallow enough for birds to stand in."

Some caveats will safeguard its performance. Firstly, while copper does have properties that limit the growth of algae, this does not mean that you never have to wash the bird bath. It's best to rinse your bird bath regularly — every other day, ideally — to keep bacteria growth at bay and provide birds with fresh water. Secondly, copper is known to tarnish, so from time to time, you'll have to clear up the oxidation with some lemon juice and salt, which is one of the best ways to clean copper hardware. Finally, if you love the idea of an anti-algae bird bath but yours isn't copper, you should put a few pennies to put in your bird bath; be sure to opt for pre-1982 ones that contained a higher copper composition.