birdbath

The many seed feeders attract the avian world's many species as does the water and bird bath. Some dozen or more sparrows were splashing about and lining the rim of the large raised bird bath, reminiscent of a packed city's swimming pool.

In my bird bath I found remains of chicks' legs and beaks and covered it with chicken wire so the little birds could get a drink, but I expect the crows found another garden to do their murder.

It costs PS22.95 at www.livelaughlove.co.uk THIS contemporary concrete-effect bird bath is created using polyresin, which is light, durable and frost proof.

And yes, he will only drink out of a bird bath in the garden - what of it?

Placing a flat piece of shale or brick over the heating element (even a covered one) will provide a warm rock for birds to perch on to rest or drink and will prevent any accidental injury, as well as keeping the heater anchored in the bird bath.

I have a concrete bird bath which is OK when water is first put in but then quickly turns to a rustycoloured brown mess, which looks disgusting and can't be safe for the birds.

Remember birds need water as well as food so give them a source of water, either a bird bath or garden pond.

| Remember to keep your bird bath topped up to keep the birds hydrated.

QI have a concrete bird bath but every time I put water in it, it turns rusty red by the next day.

Add a touch of beauty and elegance to your garden with an ornamental fountain bird bath.

When peeved pensioner Jean Crilly got her feathers ruffled after her bird bath was stolen by an apologetic thief, she never dreamt it would spark an international wave of interest.

Another 40 per cent revealed they did not have a bird bath, table or nest box.