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Showerthought: A shallow dish of water on the ground brought in way more birds than my fancy bath.
My elevated birdbath in Atlanta was getting zero action for weeks. I put a plain ceramic plant saucer on the ground near some bushes and filled it with an inch of water. Within two days, I had robins, cardinals, and even a shy brown thrasher using it. Has anyone else found ground-level water works better for certain species?
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amy6922mo ago
But what if it's not about feeling safe? I mean, @rosew37 might have a point, but in my yard, the birds use the high bath just as much. Could it be that your ground dish is just in a better spot? Like, near those bushes for quick cover. My guess is the type of bath matters less than putting it where they already hang out.
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lisa_grant1mo ago
Oh, that's an interesting thought. I remember reading somewhere that birds actually prefer ground level because it feels more natural to them, like a puddle after a rainstorm. But you're right, @amy692, a good spot near cover probably makes all the difference.
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