and wrens prefer shallow water (around 1 to 2 inches deep) and gentle edges where they can perch safely. If you already own a deep bird bath, toss in a few large rocks to help birds perch and feel ...

Rather, a good bird bath is shaped like a frying pan: wide and shallow, with a little lip around ... The easiest, by far, is a large drain pan from a potted plant, placed at your air-conditioning ...

Depth matters, too. Birds prefer shallow bird baths that are a half-inch to 3 inches deep with gradually sloping sides. If you’ve inherited or bought a bird bath with a deep basin, add big rocks ...

Among the best bird baths we’ve compiled, our top pick is the Alpine Corporation 31-inch Tall Outdoor Antique Flower Birdbath. Its shallow, gently sloping bowl offers easy access for bathing.

You can create a DIY bird bath from any water-tight shallow container. A rough bottom helps to stop the birds from slipping and you could put pebbles in the bottom to vary the depth. Stick in a ...