Project FeederWatch Kicks off 25th Season Today!

....and I made a little movie to pay tribute. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afms284xnig

Water Wiggler

I found an interesting gadget at my local Wild Birds Unlimited store called the Water Wiggler. It's main purpose is to discourage mosquitoes from laying eggs in the bird bath but that's not why I bought it. I bought it because the rippling water effect is supposed to attract more birds to your yard. Since winter is approaching, I now have my bird bath heater going at night and rippling water. I'm hoping that winter birds will visit my yard while searching for a refreshing drink or a nice warm bath.
I would eventually like to get a larger birdbath since this gadget doesn't really leave room for bigger birds to bathe, but for now I would say most of the birds that visit my bath drink from it rather than bathe. It took about 7 days for the birds to get used to it...but I think they've finally accepted it as something safe to go near and are starting to visit the bath again!

Here's a little video: