Aldi's Seasonal Favorite Bird Bath Is Back And Under $10

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Did you know that some of the most expensive decorative bird baths aren't necessarily the best for birds? Gorgeous glazed ceramic pedestal bird baths are a stunning addition to any yard, but if they're better for gazing at than bathing birds, Aldi has a solution for you. If you'd pined after their Belavi Bird Drinking Trough in the past but could never grab one in time, they're back. Plus, they're still an adorable and affordable way to add instant delight to any yard.

The ceramic basins come in sage green, cool gray, warm gray, or blue, each with a pair of decorative birds perched along the edge. (The green model features a pair of frogs rather than birds.) At $9.99, these eye-catching bird baths are a minor investment for major payback. According to ornithologists at the renowned Cornell Lab, the best bird baths are shallow with gradually sloping sides that allow birds easy access to water. With gently angled sides and a depth of just under 1½ inches, Aldi's bath fits the bill perfectly. What's more, the unglazed ceramic finish is less slippery and easier for birds to use. Keep in mind, though, that when Aldi restocks popular items, it's for a limited time only. Don't let this budget bird bath pass you by yet again!

There's a lot to consider when you're deciding where to put a bird bath to invite beautiful wildlife to your garden. One concern is that it's unclear whether the Belavi Bird Drinking Trough comes with a stand. Although a stand-less one would look lovely resting on any flat surface that's easy for birds to find, you may want to purchase or DIY a way to mount the bath securely. Birds do like to drink and bathe right on the ground, but this can leave them vulnerable to predators. The drinking trough would look lovely in a flower bed surrounded by blooms, but make sure there's a bit of open space between the bath and dense plantings to prevent bird-hungry animals from hiding nearby in wait.

With a 12-inch diameter, Aldi's ceramic drinking trough is a fairly standard size for most bird bath stands. Something like this YALINKA Freestanding Birdbath Bowl comes with a removable basin that could be swapped out for the Belavi trough. At 28 inches tall with a four-prong base that sinks into the soil, the stand will give the drinking trough some secure elevation. If spending more on a stand doesn't fit with your budget, you could always build an adorable floral hanging bird bath from a Dollar Tree wreath. The Belavi basin may sit safely as-is inside the inner ring of a 14-inch wire wreath, or you can remove the innermost ring with miter shears or heavy wire cutters for a better fit.