Water!

[Nicos]

Just a reminder that if you are experiencing high temperatures to leave water out for the birds, but also on the ground for hedgehogs etc.
We have previously seen butterflies standing on a pebble drinking from our birdbath…
I was just watching a female blackbird standing in the shade panting

We need to do our part!

[mothhawk]

I use a terracotta plantpot base on the paving, in the shade. As the water evaporates from the terracotta it helps to keep the water a bit cooler. I have to refill it most days after the blackbird splashes half the water out having a bath!

[bramble]

I have a bird bath and a smaller one at ground level for insects, bees and butterflies.
I fill it with fresh water on a daily basis.
Love watching the birds splashing about.

[Containergardener]

I've a bird bath, mini one, small pond , couple of trays with pebbles in and a dish with stones in and a stream nearby.

[Vince G]

Starlings and young enjoying out facilities earlier in the summer.

[nvidura]

And I’ve noticed, too, that even a small birdbath can become a little oasis! Plus, it’s fascinating to watch different animals come by for a drink. Small acts like these really add up for our wildlife, especially when nature gets tough.

[Florence Fennel]

It's mainly magpies and pigeons visiting my bird bath these days - I wonder where all the smaller birds are?