birdbath
noun
bird·bath
ˈbərd-ˌbath 
-ˌbäth
: a usually ornamental basin set up for birds to bathe in
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Create shallow birdbaths or misters to provide them with a water source.
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The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
The best way to combat mosquitoes is by interrupting their life cycle, consistently dumping out containers, refreshing water in birdbaths, and adding Mosquito Dunks to wet areas that can't be easily drained.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds after handling feeders and birdbaths.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024
Sweep up and throw away droppings from around the base of the birdbath.
—USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
Follow the same protocols for cleaning and storing birdbaths.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024
Bobcats could gravitate toward any water source in your yard, such as a birdbath or fountain.
—The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
Typical sites include birdbaths, old tires and clogged gutters.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
Items that would make great gifts include statues, birdbaths and the ever-popular gazing balls.
—Dennis Patton, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
The best way to combat mosquitoes is by interrupting their life cycle, consistently dumping out containers, refreshing water in birdbaths, and adding Mosquito Dunks to wet areas that can't be easily drained.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds after handling feeders and birdbaths.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024
Sweep up and throw away droppings from around the base of the birdbath.
—USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
Follow the same protocols for cleaning and storing birdbaths.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024
Bobcats could gravitate toward any water source in your yard, such as a birdbath or fountain.
—The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
Typical sites include birdbaths, old tires and clogged gutters.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
Items that would make great gifts include statues, birdbaths and the ever-popular gazing balls.
—Dennis Patton, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2024
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birdbath
noun
bird·bath
ˈbərd-ˌbath
-ˌbȧth
: a basin set up for wild birds to bathe in
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