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If your aim is to attract more birds to your yard, you should consider trying out various methods.
simple methods for attracting more songbirds to your yard and garden
. But just putting out a few bird feeders might not be the only way to make your yard more inviting. Birdbaths provide a vital resource that all wildlife need, including birds: water. With this easy project, you can create an alternative to a standing birdbath that you can hang in the cover of trees where birds will feel safe. Unlike a standing birdbath, this DIY results in a bath that can be taken down and washed easily for a safe, healthy space for your neighborhood birds.
Preparing to complete this birdbath is simple. You won’t require any special tools, and it only calls for a few supplies. First and foremost, pick out a glass casserole dish lid. This lid can be any size, shape, and color. If you don’t have an old casserole lid that you’d like to repurpose, go to a local thrift store to see if they have any spare lids or cheap sets for sale. To hang the lid, you will need a length of durable chain that you can cut to fit. This type of hanging birdbath helps you keep it clean, but
avoid using certain cleaning staples for your birdbath
, like synthetic soaps.
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From Casserole Lid To Luxurious Birdbath
Turning an old casserole dish lid into a beautiful birdbath to hang from a tree is easy. Cut a piece of chain to wrap around the handle of the casserole dish. Laying the lid upside down, so that the bottom of the lid points upwards, make sure that this chain is placed around the handle. Attach the ends together with wire or an S hook. Then cut four equal lengths out of your chain, attaching one end of each piece to this smaller chain circle. To connect all of these chains together, you’ll need a
4.25″ Chain Quick Link
, or something similar. You should be able to effortlessly assemble the four separate chains into the linkage, providing a robust method for suspending your birdbath from a tree limb.
An easy trick to attract birds to your garden
The aim is to create a shallow water source for the birdbath made from your casserole lid; ensure it isn’t deeper than 2 inches at its center point. When thrift shopping, remember to check this measurement beforehand when selecting an appropriate lid. However, do not fret if the selected casserole dish lid turns out to be too deep. You can enhance your birdbath by adding some stones or gravel at the base. This will help reduce the depth of the basin making it shallower. Additionally, these materials offer birds secure spots to stand on as they drink or bathe.
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Original Article from The Outdoor Guide
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