Nature News
Beating the Heat this Summer
Well, July is here, promising to bring with it the kind of scorching temperatures that will make you feel like you're on the set of "Lawrence of Arabia."
But while we're trying to stay cool, shuttling in and out of air conditioning on our way to the next barbecue, birds are actively seeking food, and more importantly, as many water sources as they can find.
You see, birds need water just as much as they need food. Their very high metabolic rate and respiration system drains moisture from their bodies quickly, resulting in some very parched birds.
Birds do not use water just to quench their thirst, they also use it for bathing and preening their feathers. Clean feathers are very important for birds' health and optimum flying ability.
It's easy to give the birds in your backyard all the water they need - offer them a birdbath. And since birds locate water by sound and sight, go ahead and add an accessory to get the water in motion.
We offer a variety of water accessories such as fountain inserts, drippers, misters and water wigglers that will turn a quiet birdbath into a bird magnet.
Stop by our store this month. We would love to hear about your birds and share some suggestions on how to create a summertime water oasis in your backyard, starting with one of our birdbaths or fountains.