Birdbaths 

Birdbaths are a charming addition to your yard or garden and, they will attract an even wider range of birds. Fresh water to drink and bathe in, is vital to our feathered friends, especially when natural sources dry up or freeze. Our solar birdbaths are easy to install and require no operating costs. These are a few things to remember: 

• Birds are attracted to a shallow dish of water (about knee deep) and a drip or mist or running water are desirable. 
• The birdbath surface needs to be slightly rough so they don't loose their footing. (ie. The surface of glazed fountains can be scuffed some to become more bird friendly).

While common backyard birds (like chickadees, house finches, goldfinches, and robins) will frequent your pedestal birdbath, the harder to attract woodland birds prefer their birdbaths on the ground. During colder months, birdbath heaters and de-icers may be necessary to dissolve ice and make way for the birds. Just remember to use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet.

Shelter 

Birds need to feel safe, nest, and raise their young in shelter. In addition to bird houses; trees, shrubs, plants and flowers can provide shelter and a natural food source for birds. We have a few articles to get you started. Then you can research  planting to attract birds and we encourage everyone to do it.  Go to www.nrcs.usda.gov (Natural Resources Conservation Service) to download their Backyard Conservation Guide. Anyone, no matter where you live, can implement conservation practices and attract wildlife to your surroundings. To search for wild birds native to your area, put 'your state' (not abbreviated) Department of Conservation in your general search engine. Then, choose the official state conservation site and revel in the wildlife/bird section.