Modern bird baths range from heavy cast stone to lightweight resin and fiberglass; choose materials and placement that suit your climate and maintenance routine to attract and protect backyard birds.
A clean, shallow bird bath draws more birds than feeders alone. Use a gently sloping bowl, add texture and moving water, clean regularly, and place the bath where birds have nearby cover but not ambush points.
A bird bath deicer keeps water free of ice so birds can drink and bathe in winter. Learn how they work, safety tips, compatibility with materials, and energy considerations.