This Hanging Bubbling Bird Bath Is a Lifeline for Wildlife in a Heatwave – It Keeps Them Cool, and Looks Beautiful Too
Just hang it up somewhere sunny and watch it come to life
A heat dome is heading for the East and Midwest US, and many of us will be feeling the anxiety of keeping our gardens safe. Backyard wildlife also needs some extra support this week, as they seek ways to stay cool and hydrated.
I've just spotted one of the easiest and most chic ways to help birds in a heatwave: this Amazon hanging bubbling bird bath. Unlike other solar fountain bird baths, it can be hung from a tree branch and it has a bubbling function that creates water movement. It makes an ideal spot for birds to cool off in.
Not to mention its gorgeous design. The green hue is timeless and will effortlessly slot into any garden landscape. 'This fountain is getting a lot of good use especially during the hot days,' one reviewer describes. So, now is the time to get your hands on it before the scorching temps arrive – it'll provide a lifeline for the birds that visit.
This hanging solar fountain bird bath is the perfect garden addition in a heatwave. Make sure it has good sun exposure to operate. It's adorned with cast iron birds decorations and it's weather-resistant to last for many years. An S hook is included to install with ease.
How to Help Birds in a Heatwave
When hot temperatures come around, our garden birds can suffer. But, by having a bird bath, some garden shade, and a filled bird feeder (this one from Walmart is perfect for mixed bird seed), you can help them stay comfortable, energized, and cool.
While any bird bath is good to have, one with a solar fountain is certainly more beneficial. It creates movement that keeps the immediate area cool, it also helps keep the bird bath clean, and it can even attract hummingbirds who prefer mist over still water.
The fountain part of the bird bath offers vertical space for birds to fly through to cool down, while they still have the option to sit in the basin.
Alongside this, prioritize energizing foods. This includes black oil sunflower seeds (like this pack from Amazon).
Why Shoppers Love It
With a 4.1 star rating, it seems those who have already purchased the Amazon hanging bubbling bird bath are satisfied with its function and appearance.
'Very nice hanging bird bath. The bubbles works great!' one five star reviewer writes.
As it's solar powered, this bird bath does require sunlight exposure to operate. 'The more sunlight it receives, the stronger its power,' the product listing reads.
'It definitely needs direct sun to function,' one shopper testifies.
This does unfortunately mean you can't keep it in a super shady spot, but strategically placing this bird bath near trees and shrubs makes it easy for birds to access water and shade in one area.
You may want to use a bird feeding pole (like this from Amazon) to hang it up. Another bonus of this is that it keeps it elevated and out of reach of cats, keeping the birds safe.
There is also an option to take the fountain out and use the bird bath on its own, if you are keen to have it in a shaded spot.
The fact its constructed of durable metal also seems to be appreciated by shoppers:
'This solar fountain is well worth the money. It’s made well and the birds love it,' one person writes. 'It’s a sturdy disc,' another notes.
The fact it's weather-resistant, rust-resistant, and the decorative birds are cast iron-constructed makes the price of $35.99 great value. It's one of the most effortless and affordable ways to help garden wildlife this summer that I've come across.
Shop Our Birding Edit
This hanging solar bird bath has a 2L capacity and three spray modes. It automatically turns off when water and sunlight levels drop.
This wild bird seed is perfect for a wide range of garden birds. It's a blend of energizing seeds and black oil sunflower seeds.
This smart hummingbird feeder captures HD footage. It has multiple feeding ports and a perch for hummingbirds to feed easily.
Ensuring there's a clean water source and topped up bird food in your yard is just one way to help garden birds in summer. You can also incorporate lots of native planting to provide natural food sources for the wildlife in your garden.
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