Is water necessary for attracting birds?
Birds need water for drinking and for grooming. Generally, they can find naturally occurring sources of water. But during droughts, in dry climates and when water is frozen, it is important to provide a water source for attracting birds. Birdbaths should be cleaned regularly and the water changed frequently. Birdbath heaters or birdbaths with built-in heaters are especially popular in the northern states. An unfrozen water source can be as effective as food in for attracting birds to your backyard.
