Looking for a Solar Birdbath Fountain?

Having a solar birdbath fountain in your garden attracts birds right into your own garden and it is so peaceful to watch them. With life being so hectic, its nice to spend a bit of time with nature.

Shown here is the Smart Solar Kensington Gardens two-tier solar fountain. Made of antique white stone resin, it is ligtweight. You  can put in your garden, patio, balcony or deck. Make sure the location get the sunlight.

It has a patented underwater integral solar panel and pump system, and constantly recycles the water from a hidden reservoir.

The solar birdbath fountain has no electrical cords running through your garden or backyard. You do not have to be dependent on the location of an electrical socket to decide where to place the solar bird bath fountain.

Using solar power is also good for the environment, aside from conserving energy and not incurring an increase in your electric bills.

Birds need a fresh supply of clean water drink and to bath in throughout the year. When buying a solar powered birdbath fountain, make sure you get one that has a heating element which will prevent the water freezing during the winter months.

Normally, there will be a solar birdbath fountain pump in the pedestal. This circulates the water, preventing the formation of bacteria and mold.

Find a good location where there is sunlight. Avoid spots that are too shady, like under a tree. Also, a place where predators can get to the birds.

With the water circulating, the water does not get stagnant and dirty like some other types of bath. This may even encourage mosquitoes breeding, which is something you don’t want.

Solar Bird Bath In Action

Caring for Your Solar Birdbath Fountain

Its important to maintain the fountain properly once you have done the initial setup.

Before putting the solar power bird bath fountain outside, its better to coat it with a protective sealant. The sealant you use will depend on the material. If it is a concrete bath, use a concrete sealant or a resin sealant if it is a plastic birdbath.

This should help keep that color and finish safe and look nice for many years.

If using a spray sealant for the solar power bird bath, allow it to dry completely before filling it with water. Otherwise, the sealant that is still damp can seep into the water and this could potentially poison the birds.

Birds need a rough surface to grip on especially near the bath water. If the birdbath is smooth or slippery, it will be a good idea to fill the bottom with a basin mat, a bit of sand or loose and rough stones from the garden.

Keep an eye on the water levels. If there is no water, the birdbath fountain motor could burn out, and that is a real potential danger on a sunny and windy day. If you are going on a vacation, you may want to cover the solar panel with duct tape.

The bird bath fountain should be washed and refilled at least once every 5 to 7 days. This keeps the water clear and free of algae and mosquito eggs.

How Solar Fountains Work

Solar fountains don’t use electricity. This is convenient as you will not need to place your birdbath fountain near an outlet. Also no need to worry about a child or pet getting electrocuted.

The solar pump that comes with the solar fountain is connected to a small panel that is made of photovoltaic cells that collect and store energy.

The fountains are easy to use and need to be placed where they can receive enough sunlight to generate sufficient energy.