9 Birdbath Problems And How To Fix Them
Why Birds Need Water Birds need water not only to drink and stay hydrated, but also to bathe, preen, and keep cool. A backyard bath can be especially important in arid regions where natural water sources are unpredictable and during periods of extreme drought when even long-standing water sources may vanish. Bird baths are also essential during the winter when much of the natural water is frozen. Birds need to conserve energy for body warmth and without a water source they spend that energy melting frozen water....