How to Build a Rustic Bubbler Bird Bath

Make a bird bath for your garden.

Adding a bubbling birdbath to a yard both draws birds to the yard and is provides a water feature to the overall landscape design. If your yard has a rustic feel to it, build a bird bath that looks as though it has been there for years and is part of the landscape. Look for items such as basins and pedestals that look aged instead of sparkly and new. Supplies for this project are available at many home improvement stores, landscaping supply and craft stores.

Things You'll Need

• Birdbath basin and pedestal
• Small pump
• Small river rock, polished stones or polished glass
• Water

Instructions

1. Set up the bird bath pedestal and basin. Place them in an area of your yard that you will be able to see the birds and enjoy the sounds of bubbling water. Make the ground fairly level so the bath does not topple over.

2. Place the pump in the bottom of the basin. Trail the cord for the pump over the edge of the basin and fill it with water.

3. Plug in the pump. Adjust the water pressure with the knob on the pump so the water doesn't shoot up like a fountain, but gently bubbles.

4. Place river rock or other materials on and around the pump.

Tips & Warnings

• Small water plants and statuary can also be placed in the bird bath.

• Routinely check the level of water in the bird bath. The pump has to be covered with water at all times or it could burn out.

References

• Bird Watching; Bath Attractions; Diane Porter; 2010