Solar Powered Bird Bath

A solar powered bird bath is a simple solution for keeping your wild birds happy all year-round. Having a beneficial source of water along with food (bird feeders) and shelter, will keep wild birds coming to your yard all year around. There are several different solar powered bird baths available on the market today. Most of them blend a traditional bird bath with a fountain. A solar powered pump keeps the water running through the bird bath. This is a great idea since keeping the water in motion eliminates stagnation, which could attract mosquitoes and other uninvited creatures into your backyard.

Another type of solar powered bird bath uses solar power to run a light that turns on when it is dark, creating a wonderful garden accent.

It takes a little more effort to locate a solar powered bird bath heater, but it is possible to find models that use solar power to keep water from freezing in the winter. Some reports indicate that aiding wild birds through the winter with a steady supply of food and water can increase their chances of survival, so it's worth the effort to put out a solar heated bird bath if you live in a cold climate.

There are two basic ways for a solar powered bird bath to be set up. The solar panels may be incorporated into the bird bath itself, or they are separate from the bath, but connected to it. The type of bird bath you choose will determine its placement in your yard. An integrated solar panel bird bath will have to be located in the sun, while a bird bath with separate panels may be positioned in shade, as long as the panels are in the sunlight. When shopping for a solar powered bird bath, you will discover that several of the fountain models may be used year-round, even if they don't have a heater built into them. Check with the company you are purchasing the fountain from to be sure it is safe to use the fountain year round where you live.

If you can't find a solar powered bird bath heater, you can add an electric bird bath heater to almost any bird bath. These heaters attach to your home's power and keep the water in the bird bath from freezing. There are dangerous drawbacks to using electric heat to warm your bird bath. First, you have to locate the bath close enough to your house so it can reach an electric outlet. Second, there will be an ugly and possibly unsafe cord running through your yard. Using electric power is of course more expensive than solar power, and having a cord may not be the best option around animals and your family.

Investing the time to locate a solar powered solution will pay off for you in the long-run. You will have an attractive bird bath that can be in use all year around without ugly cords, by just using the power of the sun. You will not be contributing to the world's energy problems and you will be attracting birds to your yard through the cold months, ensuring their survival to produce even more lovely wild birds next year. Choosing a solar powered bird bath is also a great way to educate your children about environmental responsibility, and it gives you more freedom as to where your bird bath will be placed in your yard when you do not have to be concerned with a cord.

Solar Fountain Bird Bath, Weathered Stone Resin

Provide your backyard birds their very own Jacuzzi with this beautifully weathered stone finish Bird Bath and Solar Fountain. The included high quality solar panel catches the sun's energy to power the fountain in the center of the large 18" diameter bowl. A shallow reservoir under the solar panel and a small pump discretely operates while re-circulating water through the fountain.

Dimensions: 12" dia. base x 25" H, 18" dia bowl

List Price: $149.99
Our Price: $124.99

Country Gardens Solar Fountain / Birdbath

This solar fountain is sure to bring the birds flocking to your yard. Direct sunlight turns this large Fountain / Birdbath into a freestanding, re-circulating fountain. Birds and birdwatchers alike will enjoy it for seasons to come.

Dimensions: Approximately 28" tall with the basin being 21" across.

List Price: $274.99
Our Price: $194.99

Terracotta 4-Tier Cascading Solar Fountain

The Solar Cascade Fountain features natural terracotta bowls with a four tier cascading solar system. The Solar panel has extra long 16 ft. cable so you can place your panel where the sun is and the fountain where you want. And, when the sun isn't out or you want to run this fountain indoors, a handy AC adapter is included. Just plug in.

Dimensions: The fountain is 22 inches high and 20 inches wide.

List Price: $139.99
Our Price: $119.99

SunJet 150 Plus Mini Solar Pump Kit

You can create your own beautiful water feature with the SunJet 150 Plus Mini Solar Pump Kit. Finally, a solar pump kit you can use anywhere, anytime to create your own stunning water feature. Featuring the world's best solar technology from Germany, this product offers unparalled performance, power and dependability (Bird bath in photo not included).

Dimensions: Size: 9-1/4" H x 3" W x 4" D

List Price: $79.99
Our Price: $56.99

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