You've probably enjoyed your bird baths for years. But did you know that using bird bath fountains will attract more wild birds? When birds are looking for sources of fresh water they usually prefer moving water over water that is stagnant. Whether you have standing bird baths, ground level bird baths or a pond, you can easily add a fountain to create movement. Using several types of bird bath water fountains is the best way to attract a wide variety of birds.

Some bird bath water fountains connect to an outside water source like a garden hose. You can adjust the height of the water by reducing the water flow. A fountain bird bath will attract many species of birds like titmice, robins, grosbeaks, nuthatches, blue jays and wild turkeys.

An alternative to a bird bath fountain is a bird bath dripper. Water drippers are shaped like a shepherd's hook and often decorated with flowers. They can easily be attached to the side of your bird bath. Water drippers drip slowly into your bird bath at a specified rate.

Hummingbirds prefer to drink and bathe while flying. A bird bath mister is the perfect solution. It sends out a spray of fine mist allowing birds to fly back and forth for a quick drink or just to cool off. Misters can be installed on your bird bath or you can use them on their own in a small tree or shrub.

Water wigglers are the easiest way to add movement to the water in your bird bath. Wild birds in search of fresh water will be attracted by the sound produced by the water wiggler. It is easy to install. It runs on two D batteries without any wiring or plumbing. Simply place it in your bird bath and watch it go! The constant water movement prevents mosquitoes from laying eggs.

Bird bath fountains can also help in stopping water from freezing. On days where temperatures are near freezing or just below, the movement of the water may stop it from freezing. If the temperatures fall too low you need to add a bird bath heater to keep the water thawed. In cold climates open water is hard to find and having thawed water in your yard will make it a popular spot for local birds.

We have a large selection of bird bath fountains, water misters, drippers and water wigglers. Investing in any of these will increase your enjoyment of the water in your yard. The moving water will attract more birds while helping to control the mosquito population. Bird bath fountains will surely attract more birds and you will also enjoy the soothing sound of running water in a natural environment.