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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 bathheater, 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.
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 Pump Kit
Easy to use, the Small Solar Pump replaces electric pumps allowing you to utilize the sun’s solar energy and bring life to your backyard aquatics. Place small fountains or birdbaths wherever you please. Powerful and compact, this pump features a separate 4 ½ x 4 ¾ in solar panel ( 1.4 W ) that is staked into the ground. The 16 ft cord allows the panel to be placed in the sunlight and the angled head easily adjusts to receive optimum sunlight. 33 GPH (gallon-per-hour output) with up to 17 in high spray. 6V DC Brushless pump means no rotating brush to wear out, eliminating the need for replacement parts. Easy installation – complete and ready to go. A/C Jack and Adapter is included to continue using the pump in rainy days. Three fountain nozzles are also included. $86.25
 $69.95The new and improved Solar Powered Fountain can now float on the surface of deeper water, with its floating foam pad. An 'anchor sack' that you fill with stones is set on the bottom of the pond to keep the floating, spraying fountain exactly where you want it. Or simply secure the pump to the bottom of your bird bath—it has three suction cups to keep it in place. Locate the separate solar panel alongside the water feature in an inconspicuous place. It connects to the fountain with a 10 foot cable so you can be sure it's in a sunny place –necessary for the fountain's operation. Solar panel comes with a removable spike to secure it in the ground or you can use the included wall mount bracket for stationary wall mounting. Two spray heads are included for a finer or coarser spray, or you can remove them for a gentle bubbling effect. However you use it, a gentle sparkling spray of water is delightful to watch and hear—and birds love it too. Moving water is a powerful bird attractant. Birdbath is not included.
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.
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