Why aren’t the birds using the new bird bath I just purchased?
As a rule, birds do not trust new things. Different is usually bad for birds, so when a new item is introduced at a feeding station, they will naturally be wary. Birds tend to find water by sound like that of the babbling of a brook or trickling of a small waterfall. If you set out your bird bath you need to find ways of making a splashing sound to get their attention. You can purchase recirculation pumps and drippers that plug into an outdoor outlet and create a relaxing sound in your bath. If you have a sprinkler, aim it so that some of the water falls into the bath; that will get the birds’ attention. Sometimes, birds have a tougher time seeing water in lighter colored baths. If you have a light colored bird bath, try placing some darker decorative rocks on the bottom to see if that makes a difference. Birds might also avoid a bath that is too deep for them. An inch and a half of water is sufficient for most birds, so if your bath is deeper, place some rocks in there to add some dif
