10 Easy DIY Bird Bath Projects

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The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

Birdbaths create a welcoming environment for birds in your landscape, transforming your garden into a bird-friendly haven. While there are numerous commercially available birdbaths, making your own with recycled or repurposed materials offers even more creative possibilities. These projects not only add personality and flair to your garden but also attract and nurture your favorite backyard birds in imaginative ways.

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  Tippy Pots Planter and Bath

  

  Credit: Home Stories A to Z

  Clay pots can be used in various ways to create DIY birdbaths, but this topsy-turvy design is particularly fun and whimsical. Bold colors make the project pop, and the tipped pots make perfect planters for flowers, herbs, ferns, or other greenery. Add flowers for hummingbirds or seed-bearing flowers to attract even more birds.

  DIY Garden Planter & Bird Bath from Home Stories A to Z
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  Recycled Glassware Birdbath

  

  Credit: Flea Market Gardening

  Pedestal birdbaths are popular designs, but your pedestal doesn’t have to be boring or plain. Recycling glassware is a great option for a birdbath with extra sparkle and flair, and who doesn’t have old vases, platters, and plates gathering dust in a cupboard or piling up at a thrift store? Put them to good use by creating a birdbath that will add vintage style to the yard.

  Recycled Glassware Bird Bath from Flea Market Gardening
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  Teapot Birdbath

  

  Credit: Morena's Corner

  Add storybook whimsy to the garden and invite birds to a tea party with this teapot bird bath stack. Mismatched cups, saucers, and teapots can blend together with a coat of paint, creating a memorable and fun design that is a great companion to a teapot birdhouse. Use your own miscellaneous crockery or visit thrift stores or yard sales for a wide variety of choices to turn into a DIY birdbath.

  Teapot Bird Bath Garden Art from Morena’s Corner
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  One-of-a-Kind Birdbath

  

  Credit: DecoArt

  This stacked birdbath allows you to express your creativity with different colors and by filling the stacked vases with a variety of items. Try pebbles, marbles, colored gravel, seashells, colored sand, yarn scraps, tumbled rocks, or any other fun fillers for unique colors and textures. The wood slice separators give the project consistency as well as good stability.

  Homemade Bird Bath from DecoArt

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  Stacked Stone Birdbath

  

  Credit: Our Fairfield Home & Garden

  The rustic look of this simple stone stack will add structure and an easy water feature in more natural gardens. Galvanized trash can lids make perfect basins, and dents enhance their weathered look. Stones added inside the basin give birds more perching space and keep the lids sturdily in place.

  Stacked Stone Bird Bath from Our Fairfield Home & Garden
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  Glass Lid Hanging Birdbath

  

  Credit: Sadie Seasongoods

  Hanging birdbaths work well under balconies, awnings, or large tree branches. This simple glass lid bath effectively attract birds with water. The chain adds durability and stability to hang the bath, but the lid can easily be removed to wash (even in the dishwasher) when it is time to clean the birdbath.

  Thrifted Glass Lid Hanging Bird Bath from Sadie Seasongoods
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  Cute Serving Dish Birdbath

  

  Credit: HomeJelly

  Dollar stores and thrift stores have a wide variety of colorful serving bowls and platters that can make stunning birdbaths. This project adds even more custom flair with a carved table leg (recycled, of course) as the pedestal, complete with a stable platform to be sure the birdbath can support all its feathered visitors without tilting or tipping.

  Cute Serving Bowl Bird Bath from HomeJelly
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  Repurposed Lamp Birdbath

  

  Credit: Thrifty Rebel Vintage

  Turning an old lamp into a DIY birdbath is one bright idea, and you don’t need an electrician’s license to do it. What you do need is an old, ornate lamp you’d find at a thrift store, resale shop, or yard sale, and your favorite paint color to give it some pop. Add a crystal basin or other bowl for the water, and your birds will love the opportunity for an elegant bath.

  DIY Lamp Into Orange Bird Bath from Thrifty Rebel Vintage

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  Tomato Cage Birdbath

  

  Credit: My Life Abundant

  Add a birdbath to your vegetable garden or anywhere you want birds to make a splash with a simple tomato cage birdbath. The sturdy wire of the cage provides an easy pedestal for the clay saucer basin. The cage could be trimmed to any height, or you can make multiple baths at different heights to add even more water and character to the garden.

  DIY Tomato Cage Bird Bath from My Life Abundant
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  Jeweled Concrete Bird Bath

  

  Credit: Following the Master Gardener

  Perhaps you already have a heavy concrete birdbath that is showing its age with chips, nicks, or cracks. Give it new glamour with a simple coat of concrete and glittery jewels, with a smaller colorful basin in the middle for a fun focal point. You can even leave the smaller basin loose in the bath so it can be removed for easy cleaning whenever needed.

  DIY Bird Bath Restoration from Following the Master Gardener

Tips for Attracting Birds to Your Birdbath

Birds won't just take a bath in any old dish of water. They can be picky, especially when there are other options available. To attract birds to your birdbath, make sure you take proper care of the birdbath by keeping it clean, providing fresh water, and making sure predators don't have access to the birdbath. A place to perch is also appreciated, as is a feeder nearby (make it a one-stop shop!).

FAQ

• What is the best material to use for a birdbath?

  Granite is the best material for a birdbath because it withstands all weather. Cement and clay are also good options.

• Can I turn an old sink into a DIY birdbath?

  Yes, an old sink can be turned into a DIY birdbath. Just ensure it's thoroughly cleaned, sealed, and the drain plugged, making it ideal for beginners.

• What are some other common items you can use for a DIY birdbath?

  Plates, serving dishes, and shallow bowls are great starting points for DIY birdbaths. You can also use shallow planters. 

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