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Why You Should Avoid Putting Your Birdbath In Direct Sunlight
By AMANDA FINN
Birdbaths are a wonderful way to invite little winged guests to your backyard, but there is an important consideration that often gets overlooked: keeping it out of the sun.
Not only is a birdbath in direct sunlight off-putting to the birds, it also makes the water evaporate faster. Because of that, you're stuck refilling the basin more often.
Putting your birdbath somewhere with some shade will keep the water cooler for the birds and make it less inviting to bugs and algae so you don’t have to clean it as often.
In the case of smaller birds, a shady placement also provides protection. Nearby bushes or branches giving cover will make the birds feel safer and more likely to return.