Help Birds Beat the Heat with Water
All birds need water, whether they are regular visitors to your feeders or not. Offering a dependable source of water is probably the simplest and most important step you can take to help birds regulate body temperature and keep feathers in top-flight shape.
In simple terms, water — especially the sound of water — is a bird magnet! Add a bird bath or Water Wiggler to your yard and enjoy the show as birds of all types stop by to drink, bathe and preen.
Why Water Matters:
💧 Birds don't sweat — they cool off by bathing and panting, so access to water is essential in hot weather.
🌊 Moving water (like from a dripper or Wiggler) is more likely to attract birds and helps prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
🐦 Clean feathers are crucial for insulation, waterproofing, and flight — bathing helps birds stay healthy and agile.
🌿 A water source supports birds even if they don’t eat seed, encouraging a greater diversity of backyard visitors.
🧼 Regularly clean your bird bath to prevent algae, bacteria, and mosquito larvae from developing.