Best Location for a Cement Bird Bath

The best location for a cement bird bath depends on your yard and available space. There are, however, some things to keep in mind when deciding on where to place your bird bath. One thing that is especially important to think about with a cement bath is the weight; it is heavy and you will want to place it in an area that will not require you to move it when it is time to clean the bath.

• Choose an area where you will be able to see the bath from your house. This way you can watch the birds who visit the bath to bathe.


• Birds like the security of being near a tree with branches hanging over the bath. This gives them an escape if any predators, such as cats come around. This may make a little more work for you but the birds will be happy. Since the leaves will fall into the water and you will have to clean the bath more frequently.


• Place it in the middle of the garden, a bird bath is a relaxing and enjoyable element for the backyard garden.


• Keep the bird bath away from shrubs where cats could be hiding.


• The bird bath should be away from the feeding area. This will help to keep it cleaner.


• Place the bath in an area that does not receive much traffic. Keeping it away from play areas and the family grill is a good idea. While birds may come to eat with noise and people around, they are much more shy about bathing and will not come to the bath if there is too much activity around.


• If you cannot place the bird bath near the trees or in the garden where plants are growing, try to find another secluded area that provides cover. Birds will feel too vulnerable to use the bath if it is in the middle of an open area.