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Water for birds

Often more popular than food.

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Birds need water for drinking and bathing all year.

Tips

  • Use a shallow birdbath, an inch or two deep
  • Put a few stones in for perching
  • Change water every few days to keep it clean and stop mosquitoes
  • Scrub the bath regularly
  • A heated birdbath helps in freezing weather

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