Attract Birds This Winter with a Heated Birdbath

Lindsay ~ 27 November 2006

While it’s true that some birds fly south for the winter, others stick around, scavenging for seeds and worms all year round. That’s particularly true here in the Pacific Northwest where we never get massive snow dumps (or tiny snow dumps for that matter). That doesn’t mean it doesn’t get chilly outside now and then. If you’d like to attract birds to your yard all year around, you can put out a feeder, of course, but you can also try something fun in the winter, such as this heated bird bath.

Available in deck-mounted or free-standing versions, the 14″ diameter bath keeps water from freezing even when it’s 20º below zero. The built in thermostat saves energy on warmer days and only turns on the bath when the temperature drops. The cozy bird sanctuary starts at $59.95 from Gardeners Supply:

Heated Birdbath