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100-degree Relief – For the Birds

by on Jun.01, 2011, under Favorites

I was surprised to see a temperature reading of 103 on my property’s weather station yesterday. The sensor was in full sun at the time, but this is still an incredibly hot day for Central North Carolina – last day of May.

I tested the water in my two bird baths around 2pm and found the water – which I had just refreshed on Sunday – at near body temperature to me. This means a not-so-refreshing break for the birds. Refilled with clean, fresh, and cold water, by the time I was redoing the second bird bath, it was standing-room-only at the first one.

No time like the present to encourage those who don’t have already to get a bird bath for your outdoor garden area. Great for them, and a good feeling for you to know you are providing a little blessed relief from the heat for all your feathered friends. Here are some really nice bird baths from my favorite Plow & Hearth:

Birdbath, 2-piece set

A celebration of topiary art, sculpted in stoneware pottery. Local artisans employ old-fashioned hand techniques to produce pottery of the highest quality, craftsmanship and detail. Each beautiful piece will make a lasting impression in your garden for years to come.The graystone birdbath, with lock-on top, includes an illustrated card that describes how to create a topiary garden. Classic graystone is a natural complement to your shade garden or other landscaping.


With this Two-Tier Fountain Birdbath
17-3/4″ dia. x 31-1/2″H
You’ll provide needed nourishment while you relax to the soothing sight and sound of water in motion, no wiring or installation needed. The built-in solar panel circulates water whenever the sun shines. Includes one gentle shower and one bubbling fountain head. Stainless steel construction with real antique copper finish.


The Telford Birdbath with its clean lines and beautiful detail highlights the unique iron glaze, creating the look of a well-loved, time-worn accent.

22″ in height.


Whether you chose the Fern Planter or the Fern Garden Birdbath, each beautiful piece will make a lasting impression in your garden for years to come.Mossy, hand-carved stone detailed with woodland flora gives our Fern Garden Birdbath a simple, earthy look. Its natural style and finish make it the perfect complement to your woodland or shade garden. Fern Planter sold separately.

Available Color: Aged Moss


Still one of my all-time favorites…The Fisherboy Sundial Birdbath!

With this both decorative and functional birdbath, his pole tracks the time on the Roman numeral sundial while the bowl is the perfect depth for birds to bathe.


Plow & Hearth

Landscape like a Pro – give your birds a cool break, and check out the new hammocks and new garden accessories from Plow & Hearth – Products for Home, Hearth, Yard, & Garden.

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