Unusual bird bath?

[Billabong Karen]

Inspired by Jaelen's Birdie Bath Time thread, I thought it would be nice to hear what different people are using as a bird bath, and which birds are using it - with photos where possible, of course. Are you also keeping your bird bath clear of ice, how often do you change the water, etc.

I have a terracotta bird bath, which I actually originally bought as a gift for someone else. It has been a big hit, and I will post a photo in the next day or two. It is mostly used by blackbirds (drinking) and by blue tits (splashing around).

Interested to hear what objects others have redesignated as bird baths...

[FUDGEY]

Here is mine at my woodland hide its about 4 ft of the ground. Not been used as much as Id hoped, but there has been so much rain fall so I guess there will be many other places they drink and bathe. highlight was a Redpoll drinking anda a Jay bathing. Coincidentally im making a new one this week

[Billabong Karen]

I love it Fudgey, what's it made of?

[FUDGEY]

Thanks Its just 3 large pallets nailed together on stilts with pond liner and decorated. It did take several shots to get it right.

[Za]

Thats not a birdbath, thats a high level pond
Za

[Kayleigh]

Here is mine not as nice as Fudgey's but they do love a bath.
I pour water from the kettle in the morning to melt the ice then take a watering can of water out when the ice is movable then empty the icy water out and re fill it with cold water.

[jaelen]

Originally Posted by Za

Thats not a birdbath, thats a high level pond
Za

I agree... there is something quite magical about it, too. It's like a little fairy landscape- all it needs is a few of those tiny porcelain cottages dotted about. Seriously, Alan- it's really impressive; what a lot of work!

Kayleigh- I love that photo, such a happy flock of sparrows! That's a nice birdbath as well. Is it stone? It's growing nice moss and yellow lichens on it.

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by jaelen

I agree... there is something quite magical about it, too. It's like a little fairy landscape- all it needs is a few of those tiny porcelain cottages dotted about. Seriously, Alan- it's really impressive; what a lot of work!

Kayleigh- I love that photo, such a happy flock of sparrows! That's a nice birdbath as well. Is it stone? It's growing nice moss and yellow lichens on it.

Yes its stone, I had it for a birthday present years ago.

[jaelen]

Here's a closer photo of my frying pan/ bird bath... minus any birds, but they did come for a wash later.

The gargoyle is there to scare away cats. (Well, I had to do something to make up for it being just a battered old pan on the ground! )

[Jackaroo]

Originally Posted by FUDGEY

Here is mine at my woodland hide its about 4 ft of the ground. Not been used as much as Id hoped, but there has been so much rain fall so I guess there will be many other places they drink and bathe. highlight was a Redpoll drinking anda a Jay bathing. Coincidentally im making a new one this week

Gee!!! All you need is a clock-work scenic railway running around the perimeter lol. A set-up like that must've needed planning permission.