Make the perfect bird bath
Help birds and other wildlife in your outdoor space with a bird bath.
This activity can be completed as part of Families Wild Challenge or Nature on your Doorstep and counts as the Helping Nature activity Build a birdbath.
Instructions
Find a shallow dish
A shallow, watertight bowl, such as an upturned dustbin lid or large circular plant tray. Even an old bowl or a cooking pot would work. You could even creative and upcycle something unwanted.
The perfect bird bath will have very shallow sloping sides, a maximum depth of only 10cm or so and be as wide as possible – ideally more than 30cm across.
Where to put a bird bath?
Find a suitable location in the garden where the birds will be safe and you can see all the action. A good choice is on an open flat area, where there is no long grass or low bush for a cat to hide and pounce.