23 Best Bird Bath Ideas in Australia for 2024

Benefits of Bird Baths in Your Garden

There are so many benefits you can receive from bird baths. And the more enticing your yard is, the more birds you will see.

• Supplies birds with fresh clean water
• Can improve your mood
• Attracts birds to your yard
• Watching birds can lower stress
• Draws in different varieties
• Birds are educational
• Bird baths can also be used to deter birds away from fruit trees. 

What to Look for When Choosing the Best Bird Bath

When deciding on a bird bath, there are a few things you will want to take into consideration:

• Depth

  A lot of birdbaths are too deep. Birds only need a couple of inches of water. If it is too deep, a bird could possibly drown. Look for a shallow birdbath or plan on adding large stones.

• Easy to Clean

  You want a birdbath that is easy to clean. Some birdbaths allow you to take the top off. While others have a tilting function. And some are permanent. Bird baths that cannot be moved or are heavy can be difficult to empty and clean.

• Moving Water

  It is important that the water moves. Look for a birdbath that has a moving water feature. If it does not, look at getting a water wiggler or dripper.

• Size

  If you live in an apartment or strata complex, you may not have room for a large birdbath. Small birdbaths need to be filled more often, and they do not provide enough room for multiple birds.  

• Material

  Metal birdbaths may look attractive, but they get hot if they are in the sun. And birds do not like hot water. Instead, look for a plastic, ceramic, or concrete birdbath. If you do get a metal birdbath, place it in a shady location.

• Weather

  Do you live in a place that gets extremely cold? If it gets cold enough to freeze the water in the birdbath, you need a heated birdbath. Heated bird baths only get hot enough to stop the water from freezing.

Terra cotta pots are not only for plants. You can stack them together to make a bird bath.

Find the Birdbath by Our Creative Life HERE

Do you have a random glass lid lying around your home? Use it to make a hanging birdbath.

Find the Birdbath by Sadie Seasongoods HERE

Do you have plants with large leaves? Using this free DIY bird bath tutorial, you can make a beautiful concrete birdbath.

Find the Birdbath by Birds&Blooms HERE

I think every household has some mismatched plates. Now you finally have a good use for them. If you do not have an extra plate, you can always find some inexpensive ones at an opportunity shop

Find the Birdbath by HGTV HERE

Two-tiered flowerpots are a great way to add height and depth to your garden. And you can use the top tier to hold a terra cotta saucer.

Find the Birdbath by Mami Talks HERE

Gather up your old tea service and make this Mad Hatter tea party inspired birdbath.

Find the Birdbath by Morena's Corner HERE

Make a mosaic birdbath to match your house. This birdbath may look difficult, but it is easy.

Find the Birdbath by Birds&Blooms HERE

Do you have an old lamp that you want to upcycle? Lamps can make the ideal pedestals for birdbaths.

Find the Birdbath by Natalie Wright HERE

Old tree stumps are great for birds. They provide insects for food, and you can use them as birdbaths.

Find the Birdbath by Shovel Ready Garden HERE

You can get everything you need to make this pretty birdbath at your local dollar stores.

Find the Birdbath by Dollar Tree HERE

Here is a very inexpensive way to make a DIY bird bath. There is a good chance you already have everything lying around your home. But if you do not, you can find get it all in one stop at your local garden supply store

Find the Birdbath by My Life Abundant HERE

Do you have a pile of unused bricks? Stack them up and make a gathering place for your neighborhood birds.

Find the Birdbath by Robin's Nesting Place HERE

Attract all the neighbourhood birds to your yard with this water feature. It is perfect for birds who need to cool off on those hot summer days.

The fountain is already to set up. Simply find a spot in your yard or on your patio that is level. Then fill it up with water, attach the solar panel, and it is ready to go. The fountain measures 38 cm wide x 28 cm deep x 57 cm high.

Find the BirdBath from Amazon AU HERE

You do not have to worry about deep or stagnant water with this fountain birdbath. It is a beautiful piece of artwork that would look great in any yard. At night the LED lights turn on automatically.

The fountain is made of durable, lightweight, maintenance-free polyresin. It has a weathered stone finish. You do not have to plug it in since it is solar powered. The fountain measures 35 cm wide x 35 cm deep x 85 cm high.

Find the BirdBath on eBay HERE

This birdbath is hand crafted with reconstituted stone. It is only frost proof, so it cannot be used in the winter. It has been treated, leaving an aged appearance. The birdbath measures 43.18 cm tall x 38.1 cm wide. It weighs 18 kg.

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This amazing piece is not only a birdbath, but also a piece of art. This elegant piece is truly lovely. You can buy it for yourself or purchase one for a housewarming gift. 

The birdbath measures 70 cm high. The bowl measures 42 cm x 42 cm.

Find the BirdBath on eBay HERE

Invite nature to visit your yard with this pure copper hand hammered hanging birdbath. The hanging birdbath is lightweight and durable. The copper bowl sits snugly inside an iron ring.

The hanging bird feeders make the ideal gift for adults and children. You can hang it from a tree, a shepherd’s hook, or the roof of your porch. The birdbath measures 27.94 cm long x 27.94 cm wide x 43.18 cm high.

Find the BirdBath from Amazon AU HERE

Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with this LED birdbath. It has leaf cutouts that make this a unique piece of decor.

The stand can be used indoors and outdoors. It can be used as a bird feeder, birdbath, or plant stand (Check out more plant stand ideas here). The dimensions are 28 cm long x 53 cm high.

Find the BirdBath on eBay HERE

 Here is a birdbath with a simple design that is striking in appearance. It has a large flat base. The birdbath would be ideal for patios. The piece is made of metal and measures 38 cm wide x 85 cm tall.

Find the BirdBath on eBay HERE

The wrought iron bird feeder is beautifully designed. It is made from wrought iron that has been powder coated to help prevent rust. It measures 80 cm high. The tray is 33 cm in diameter and 3 cm deep.

Find the BirdBath on eBay HERE

Do you want to add a light fixture to your garden too? Then check out this birdbath with a solar powered light. The beautiful glass and metal birdbath features a dragonfly, flower, and lily pad. 

It is manufactured using premium fusion glass. The metal stand provides a sturdy base. It measures 45.7 cm x 45.7 cm x 53.8 cm.

Find the BirdBath on eBay HERE

Raccoons are so cute! You do not want them eating your bird seed, but they can decorate your new birdbath. This small birdbath is ideal for placing on the corner of a patio or in a flower bed for ground feeding birds.

Find the BirdBath on eBay HERE

Crafted of glass and metal, this stable structure will add beauty and attract birds. The simple design easily screws together. To install the birdbath, push the bottom prongs into the ground. 

These prongs will keep your feeder upright and secure. It measures 31 cm long x 79 cm high.

Find the BirdBath on eBay HERE

Bird Baths Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of bird bath is best for birds?

Shallow pools of water provide enough water to wash and sit, while allowing even the smallest garden birds to stand up in are ideal. Materials are not particularly important to birds, and any clean puddle of water will be used.

Is a bird bath worth it?

Bird baths are great for gardens, not just to enjoy our native wildlife, but to help control it. Birds are useful predators for the garden and will eat flying insects, mites and most of the problem pests around the garden.

In terms of value for money, no other pest control tool is more effective than feeding and caring for garden birds.

What should you put in the bottom of a bird bath?

You can fill bird baths with pea gravel or small pebbles to provide more standing space for smaller birds, while allowing larger birds to find cavities where they can wash more effectively.

In terms of maintenance, it’s much easier to clean out bird baths without any base layer.

Can I use anything as a bird bath?

You can use anything as a bird bath, from old iron buckets to treated and varnished timber. Birds prefer natural materials like stone, but when it comes down to it, they will use even the smallest containers of clean water to wash with, and even old gallon cartons of milk can be cut open and hung upside down as mini bird baths near feeders.

Do birds like clean water?

Birds much prefer clean water to dirty water and do not rely on pheromones like most mammals to find their bathing sites.

Do bird baths need to be cleaned?

Bird baths need to be cleaned out regularly to make them safe for birds, prevent the spread of disease, and stop them from smelling. It won’t come as a surprise, but birds really aren’t the cleanest creatures in the world, especially during nesting season, while chicks are making a mess of the nest, and bird baths can get filthy, quickly.

Why won’t birds come to my birdbath?

If your water is too deep, birds won’t visit your bird bath. They instinctively know when water is the right depth to stand comfortably, and are often seen on the shallow edges of rivers and ponds for some reason. Add pebbles to your bird bath to decrease the depth.

Why put marbles in your bird bath?

Even in shallow bird baths, small pebbles or marbles can provide a space for bees and wasps to drink from without getting in the way of the water. 

Do birds like warm or cold baths?

Birds prefer room temperature baths that are at roughly their own body temperature as it won’t cool them down, or affect the natural oils that protect their feathers.

We’ve got a conure that lives with us, who adores baths in the sink under running water, but she won’t go anywhere near cold, or warm water.

Do bird baths attract rats?

Bird baths do not attract rats or other rodents. Most rodents get their water from their food, and will not specifically look for or go out of their way for water or food without fats.

Keeping your bird table free from cooked fat and sugar is the best way to prevent rats near your bird bath or feeder. 

Do birds prefer bird baths or fountains?

Most birds seem to enjoy bird baths with fountains installed. You can buy expensive luxury bird baths with pre-built fountains, but you can just as easily add a small solar fountain to your existing bird bath, which will help to aerate the water and provide a more attractive bath for your local birds.

How far away from your house should a bird bath be?

Bird baths should be kept about 10m from the house or more as birds will be put off by nearby humans, cats, or dogs watching them. In small gardens, any bird bath is better than none and after a few weeks, birds will get used to the activity behind the window, and more and more will begin to visit.

Placing bird baths further away will just mean they visit new baths sooner.