A solar powered bird bath can make your garden an Eden for wild birds. A solar powered bird bath is easy to set up and takes less maintenance than regular bird baths.
This idea is quite new to the market and most homeowners have never even heard about it. A small solar panel is built into the fountain itself that powers the fountain’s pump for running water, similar to the design of solar powered fountains we touched on earlier. This design is conceived by innovators who want maintenance free and easy to set up garden ornament that may also be great for the environment.
Traditional bird baths may have stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed. With running water, it is less likely to happen. Wild birds may also find running water a perfect haven and thus fly over for a bath. The designs are endless when it comes to solar powered bird baths. The most common type is the 2 tier bird bath fountain. This is made of crafted cement resin that is absolutely invincible to the elements. It comes in antique white finish or black iron finish. The fountain basin holds 2 gallons of water that is circulated with the use of a solar powered water pump.
This classic design solar powered bird bath is priced at $189.00 to $200.00 depending on the intricate design. Other fountains are made of stone and fiber glass and some are even made from handcrafted metal. You can find more designs online and the price may depend on the material used to make the bird bath pedestal and bowl.
Regardless of the design, all solar powered bird baths can provide wild bird water all year round and with a nearby bird feeder you can surely expect a flock of wild bird in your garden or yard. A solar powered water pump for your bird bath may also stop the water from freezing and stagnation. Solar powered bird baths may have the solar panels built in the fountain itself or may come in a separate unit.
Place the bird bath in a suitable area where it can get a lot of sun or if you have detached solar panels for it, place them in an area where it can get a lot of sun even on overcast days. With a solar powered bird bath, you will not just conserve energy, you will also save wild birds by creating a safe haven where they can eat and bathe.
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