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The single best thing you can do to attract birds with a bird bath is to keep the water fresh. Include refreshing the water in your bird bath to your regular yard routine or watering routine. It’s such a simple thing, but it will truly make your space a lot more appealing to birds.
If you use sprinklers on your lawn or garden, you can position your bird bath and adjust its height to take advantage of the spray for an automatic refill. If you use a drip watering system, arrange the end of the drip line to easily replenish your bird bath each time you water flowers, herbs, or vegetables.
For fast, but less predictable refills, place your bird bath under one of the rain downspouts on your home or garage, trimming the downspout to the right height if necessary. Each time rainwater flows down the spout, it will run right to your bath and refill the basin. This may not be effective without regular rain, but it can be helpful for unexpected showers.
