The Importance of Birdbath Fountains

Jun 25, 2022

Birdbaths Fountains, Just Going with the Flow

This morning, I was up before the sun and took the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors before the heat arrived. I was not the only one, as the sun rose, slowly casting rays of light over the calm water in the lake, a chorus of sound erupted from the trees. The songbirds had the same idea: start the day early and enjoy the moment of the waking sun. Naturally, this mama duck and her eight babies had to take their bath and have breakfast. The moment was just simple, natural, and magical.

The joy of birds in the garden brings us all together to appreciate nature in our backyards. There are many different species that we can attract to our space, each one playing a unique role in our ecosystem. These colorful creatures are always amazing to watch. Our family often names the birds that visit the bird feeders, and the kids love to imagine what happens in their world.

A fabulous way to introduce the world of birding into your garden is a birdbath fountain. We are all familiar with the bird bath and its vital role in providing water breaks for birds. The birdbath fountain takes this experience to the next level. Utilizing a similar concept of form and function, these fountains offer the added benefit of flowing water.

The Benefits of Birdbath Fountains:

Flowing water keeps mosquitoes and other water bugs from breeding.
Offers a more cooling experience for the birds and you.
We all love the calming sound of water flowing from a fountain!
Creates an active engagement in the garden for everyone. Birds bring us together.

Birdbath fountains are not hard to maintain or set up.

The Campania International Birdbath Fountains only require an outdoor electric outlet for the pump. They are easily filled with water from the hose.
Keeping the water fresh is essential for the birds and the longevity of the fountain pump. To keep this simple, maintain the current water level and cleanliness of the fountain by simply spraying it out with the hose to remove any debris. This can be done as needed, but it is recommended to do it at least once a week during the warmest months.
Then, in the winter, if you live in an area where it snows and freezes, remove all the water and cover it with a fountain cover until Spring arrives. Campania International has recommended fountain covers for all its fountains.
It is essential to remember that for a birdbath fountain, the water should be shallow and the water flow should be gentle, with bubbles. We want the birds to have a lovely bath, and not get into deep water; one to two inches is perfect!