Bird Pond Can Invite Many Flying Neighbors Into The Backyard Environment
In order to attract a diverse culture of creatures into their yards, many homeowners are installing a bird pond to attract all sorts of their feathered friends. While many consider them nothing more than an oversized, in-ground bird bath, an outdoor bird pond can provide valuable benefits while providing the homeowner with the sight of many different species of the flying creatures. While there are some downsides to inviting birds into the yard, there are more than just their beauty and antics that make many appreciate having them around.
One of the negatives often considered when discussing installation of a bird pond is that birds are going to do what they all do on a regular basis. Their droppings around the edge of the pond may not be inviting, as well as the feathers and other waste they leave in and on the water. However, a good filtering system in a bird pond can help keep it clean and reduce any malodorous emanations from wafting up from the water.
There are also some precautions that will need to be taken, especially if there are children nearby. As they will have a natural curiosity to being attracted to the bird pond for a closer glimpse of the bathers, the water should be deep enough to accommodate the birds, but not so deep as to invite the children to join them in a bath.
Think Safety And Cleanliness When Installing Pond
One of the items that could be considered a necessity when installing a bird pond is a small fountain or some other means of keeping the water moving. Many use two and three-tier waterfalls to keep the water moving to help keep it clean and to prevent stagnation of the water. Water in a bird pond that does not move tends to turn all types of nasty colors and are usually accompanied by a nasty odor.
Additionally, still water not only invites the birds, it can also be a breeding ground for countless species of flying insects, with possibly the worst being mosquitoes. In most instances, a fountain or working filter will prevent these insects from laying their eggs in the bird pond, but if there is any areas of the pond that do not benefit from the fountain, products to prevent the mosquitoes from laying their eggs will need to be used. Some diseases are carried by these insects that can be deadly to humans and animals and it is best to stop the spread by eliminating any still water in the yard.
