I finally caved and bought a heated birdbath for the winter | Backyard Birdwatching

Troy Smith · 2026-04-04T15:45:04.315601+00:00

It was about $80, and I was worried it would be a waste, but seeing a dozen juncos and a cardinal bathing in 20-degree weather this morning made it worth every penny. Anyone else try something similar to keep the birds around when it's freezing?

jordanblack6mo ago

Putting out a shallow dish is smart. My neighbor tried that once and a squirrel fell in.

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the_faith6mo ago

Oh man, that's awesome! I just put out a shallow dish with warm water each morning.

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amy9746mo ago

It's also a lifesaver for bees needing a drink on warmer winter days.

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