Garden birds, whose diet consists mainly of seeds, are in most need of fresh drinking water as it is not naturally present in their diet. It is therefore beneficial to equip your garden with a bird bath or pond.
Bathing plays a vital role in feather maintenance and a good bird bath needs to have sloping sides and a rough surface allowing a safe grip. As birds are at their most vulnerable to predators when bathing, situate your bird baths at least two metres (six feet) from cover to help them avoid attack.