Birdbath

/ˈbɜːrdbæθ/ noun

Definition

A shallow basin or container of water placed in a garden or yard for birds to drink and bathe in.

Etymology

Compound of 'bird' (Old English 'brid') and 'bath' (Old English 'bæth'). Simple descriptive term for the garden fixture.

Kelly Says

A birdbath in your yard dramatically increases the bird species you'll see—birds remember water sources and tell other birds about them, making it an invisible hub of avian communication!

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