solar birdbath fountain<\/strong>.\u00a0 Solar birdbaths\u00a0and fountains require no special wiring and cost nothing to run because they are powered by an associated solar panel that absorbs energy from the sun.\u00a0 As long as the solar panel is placed in a sunny location, the birdbath fountain is sure to accomplish its task of bubbling and gurgling for the birds.<\/p>\nWith a consistent water source in place and a continuous supply of seed and suet, we’ll be prepared to welcome more feathered friends to our backyard this spring and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As I write this, I’m taking glances out the window in front of me, which gives me a lovely view of our backyard.\u00a0 What I see are the busy activities of sparrows, cardinals, blue jays, downy woodpeckers, and other birds — eating seed, bathing in a small puddle of melted snow, burying bits of suet in the bark of our ornamental pear tree.\u00a0 What I … Continue reading Welcoming Our Feathered Friends<\/span> »<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[6,7,16],"tags":[55,56,488,489],"class_list":["post-1992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-environmentally-friendly-ideas","category-garden-tools-tips","category-outdoor-living-spaces-2","tag-bird-baths","tag-birdbaths","tag-solar-birdbath-fountains","tag-solar-fountains"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Nnyf-w8","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1498,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/using-nature-to-mask-the-noises-from-nearby-roads\/","url_meta":{"origin":1992,"position":0},"title":"Using Nature to Mask the Noises from Nearby Roads","author":"Sara May","date":"March 21, 2011","format":false,"excerpt":"When you live within earshot of a busy road or train tracks, relaxing outside on your porch, patio, or deck may not be all that relaxing.\u00a0 Train whistles, sirens, honking vehicles, and even the steady drone of cars and trucks passing along the road can interrupt your need for silent\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Environmentally Friendly Ideas"","block_context":{"text":"Environmentally Friendly Ideas","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/environmentally-friendly-ideas\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Solar Water Fountain","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Images\/STI\/Fountain-1131.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":750,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/outdoor-water-fountains-garden-decor\/","url_meta":{"origin":1992,"position":1},"title":"Outdoor Water Fountains Are Favorites for Garden Decor","author":"Sara May","date":"June 7, 2010","format":false,"excerpt":"I love gardening, but I don't really have the kind of time it takes to create the garden of my dreams.\u00a0 I keep it simple, using hardy perennials and a few colorful annuals, and then\u00a0I carefully choose a few pieces of garden decor to add character.\u00a0 Too much garden decor\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Garden Tools & Tips"","block_context":{"text":"Garden Tools & Tips","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/garden-tools-tips\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/solar-water-fountain.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":2755,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/unique-gift-ideas-for-the-backyard-enthusiast\/","url_meta":{"origin":1992,"position":2},"title":"Unique Gift Ideas for the Backyard Enthusiast","author":"BYC Temp Admin","date":"January 9, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Reduce the Environmental Impact of Gift Giving If you or someone you love is conscious about environmental issues, then gift giving times can be less than joyful occasions. 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<\/a>An outdoor birdbath with a fountain feature<\/a>\u00a0is the ideal addition to a backyard bird pit stop.\u00a0 In fact, more birds are sure to come\u00a0check out the fountain since they’re attracted to running water.\u00a0 My choice would be a solar birdbath fountain<\/strong>.\u00a0 Solar birdbaths\u00a0and fountains require no special wiring and cost nothing to run because they are powered by an associated solar panel that absorbs energy from the sun.\u00a0 As long as the solar panel is placed in a sunny location, the birdbath fountain is sure to accomplish its task of bubbling and gurgling for the birds.<\/p>\n