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Nothing will bring wonderous songbirds to your yard faster than a ready supply of water.

The summer season is generally the driest of the year.

Creeks run low or underground. Rain is scarce and temporary puddles gone.

Summer is a crucial time to supply your backyard birds with water for drinking and bathing.

Bird baths set at different heights serve a great variety of birds.

Some shy birds come readily to a bird bath set flat on the ground,

but will rarely visit a bird bath on a pedestal.

Leave those for the more bold bathers.

Water depth is important too. Many birds prefer shallow water over deep.

An inch of water or even less is ideal for small birds.

A wide shallow bird bath that deepens a bit in the center will suit a broad range of birds.

A fine dripper or a mister on a bird bath is also a superb idea.

Not only will it keep the vessel full with little effort,

but small birds like hummingbirds often prefer a refreshing shower.

Many birds find the drip, drip, drip of the water, inviting.

Learn how to create a backyard sanctuary for birds and other wildlife.

Begin at our website, birdnode.org.