Goodbye Traditional Bird Baths - There's An Amazon Find That's Built To Last

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As a bird lover, you likely want things in your yard that'll attract a wide variety of feathered friends. One way to do this is by adding a bird bath to your outdoor space. However, finding the right one can feel challenging as there are so many to choose from. If you want to skip a traditional bird bath and instead go with one that can double as decor, Amazon has a few options that would work for you and your avian visitors. One interesting item with a 4.2-star rating has a planter, solar light, and water basin: the Giantex Bird Bath with Planter and Solar Light.

Available in both green and bronze with a list price of $39.99, this multi-feature bird bath has a leaf and lotus shape for the birds to land in, with a larger and smaller basin at the top of the structure. The entire piece is 31 inches tall and 12 inches deep and wide. The smallest basin at the very top of the bird bath is 6 inches across. At the bottom, there's a planter which features a small solar light at the center to add an ambient glow to your yard at night. The body of this bird bath as well as the two basins are made of coated metal that's designed to withstand rusting, while the planter is made of a lightweight plastic. 

If you're looking to add a unique bird bath to your yard, the Giantex Bird Bath could be a great choice. However, there are a few things to consider before you make your move. First, is the fact that the design of the structure is a bit problematic. While the smallest 6-inch basin at the top of the structure is meant to be a bird feeder, you should never place a feeder above a bird bath since it creates hygiene issues when food and droppings inevitably fall into the water. Instead of bird feed, you might want to add water into the smaller basin with small stones to give the birds (and even bees and butterflies) a place to land. You can also leave this bowl empty as a place for the birds to perch in.

Another thing to consider is the sturdiness of this piece. While it's designed to last, it's also relatively lightweight. To help it stand up against the elements, you could attach it to a part of your fence or add weight at the bottom of the planter with rocks. In one five-star review, a buyer shared that they used wire to tie the structure to a post so that it wouldn't get blown over by the wind. 

Lastly, while this bird bath from Amazon pulls double duty as a light fixture (thanks to the solar light stake at the center of the planter), it does need to be in direct sunlight to really work. This can be a bit of a problem however, as the metal of the structure could easily become too hot for your feathered friends. So you'll want to keep this in mind as you consider the best placement for your new bird-friendly yard feature.