There are four general types of bird bath: standing pedestal, hanging bath, deck-mounted, and ground-level. In general, the lower a bird bath is to the ground, the more likely birds are to use it.

There are four general types of bird bath: standing pedestal, hanging bath, deck-mounted, and ground-level. In general, the lower a bird bath is to the ground, the more likely birds are to use it.

Most birdbaths are at ground level, but this DIY version made from a hanging planter can be placed up high for birds to enjoy ...

This will reduce evaporation and the chance of algae growing. To offer protection to smaller birds from predators, the cover of a tree is ideal and the bath should be at least 1 metre off the ground.

When selecting a bird bath, only use a shallow dish that is no deeper than 3 inches, advises Mizejewski. Birds can trip and drown, so you want to keep it nice and shallow, adds Rodomsky-Bish.

Backyard bird baths and feeders: Keep them clean, away from chemicals Updated: Jul. 02, 2016, 10:50 a.m. | Published: Jul. 02, 2016, 9:50 a.m. By Kym Pokorny | For The Oregonian/OregonLive bird bath ...

There are four general types of bird bath: standing pedestal, hanging bath, deck-mounted, and ground-level. In general, the lower a bird bath is to the ground, the more likely birds are to use it.