Garden Answers (UK)

Top up bird baths

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Providing a source of water for birds is crucial in summer, both for drinking and so they can clean their feathers. The water in birdbaths and ponds soon evaporates in hot or windy weather so top them up regularly.

✿ While tap water is fine for bird baths, the nitrates it contains can be a problem for wildlife, so use rainwater from a water butt. Otherwise, fill your watering can with tap water and stand overnight so chemicals have a chance to dissipate.

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