Goodbye Traditional Bird Baths — There's An Amazon Find That Gives Feathered Friends More Space

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Birds don't just bring bright plumage and cheerful song to your yard, they'll also eat mosquitos and caterpillars, clean up weed seeds, and even help with pollination. One of many ways to attract more birds to your garden is to provide somewhere for them to drink and bathe. Unfortunately, some traditional stone birdbaths can be a bit on the snug side, only allowing one or two birds at a time. The VeyFolzin.st Metal Bird Bath, available on Amazon for $33.99, is a more spacious solution for a whole gaggle of feathered visitors.

The birdbath consists of two bowls, each one over 10 inches in diameter. They sit in a slightly staggered position on a stand that is almost 4 feet tall, including four spikes that should give it a firm and stable hold in a lawn or border. The heavy-duty metal construction is designed to withstand whatever the seasons throw at it, and it is available in four subtle colors. There are lots of charming DIY birdbaths you can make, but few will provide this combination of durability and spaciousness.

The only real drawback with a metal birdbath is that in full sun, the water is likely to get very hot. This could be bad for the birds, as there's a risk it will strip the protective oil from their feathers. To avoid this, you should place the birdbath in partial shade. Somewhere around 12 feet from a hedge or tree is ideal because birds can keep an eye open for any dangers and have an easy route to safety. It shouldn't be near a window, because they might crash into it and hurt themselves, nor feeders that might contaminate the water.

The seller itself shows a solar fountain placed in one birdbath bowl, and this can help cool the water and attract birds. However, if you follow the recommendation to keep the birdbath shaded, the fountain will almost certainly not work as effectively as it would in the open. With small models available for as little as $10, it might still be worth a try. You could always move it elsewhere in the yard to enjoy the sound of moving water if it wasn't as effective as you hoped in the birdbath.

Installing a birdbath is one of the top birdscaping tips to turn your yard and garden into a haven for our feathered friends. Amazon's VeyFolzin.st model is attractive, durable, and unlike some traditional versions, is big enough to have birds flocking in to visit your yard.