The bird bath mentioned is not a thing of beauty but it is ideal for birds: gently sloping sides of roughened concrete and small stones. The slope allows birds of all sizes to enjoy a splash, dip or drink, the depth gives larger birds sufficient water for a good splash and the rough surface allows for a good grip. It just needs a stiff brush and powerful water jet for regular cleaning.
Third, the virtues of having a garden: inestimable in my opinion especially for children. The smell of grass, Salvia, lavender; rolling on the grassy slopes, climbing trees- urban kids can be so deprived of what is essential early learning!
So many things to like in this one. First, save the caribou! Who cares about jobs and the logging industry!? Not I. Create an equal # of jobs in conservation fields and offer free retraining to the loggers!
Second I have several bird baths with similar clients (no Northern Flickers yet) and have learned the birds love those old nubbly ones. I put small moss covered rocks in them for the birds to perch on. The birds use them for drinking, bathing, and pecking the rims for minute insects (I guess.)
I confess that I have struggled over the loss of jobs issue but then I saw that the First Nations - many of whom work in forestry - are advocating for the Caribou I finally knew which side to come down on.. Mossy rocks in bird baths are very popular indeed.
What a lovely selection of birds visiting your birdbath. And thanks for linking to my article!
The bird bath mentioned is not a thing of beauty but it is ideal for birds: gently sloping sides of roughened concrete and small stones. The slope allows birds of all sizes to enjoy a splash, dip or drink, the depth gives larger birds sufficient water for a good splash and the rough surface allows for a good grip. It just needs a stiff brush and powerful water jet for regular cleaning.
Third, the virtues of having a garden: inestimable in my opinion especially for children. The smell of grass, Salvia, lavender; rolling on the grassy slopes, climbing trees- urban kids can be so deprived of what is essential early learning!
So many things to like in this one. First, save the caribou! Who cares about jobs and the logging industry!? Not I. Create an equal # of jobs in conservation fields and offer free retraining to the loggers!
Second I have several bird baths with similar clients (no Northern Flickers yet) and have learned the birds love those old nubbly ones. I put small moss covered rocks in them for the birds to perch on. The birds use them for drinking, bathing, and pecking the rims for minute insects (I guess.)
I confess that I have struggled over the loss of jobs issue but then I saw that the First Nations - many of whom work in forestry - are advocating for the Caribou I finally knew which side to come down on.. Mossy rocks in bird baths are very popular indeed.