Many years ago I bought a concrete bird bath from MT Pots in Haumoana. It was in pristine condition and over the years many birds have been drawn to it. They feed their babies on the grass beside it, wash themselves and play. It gives me so much pleasure watching them grow.
It's last facelift was in 2013, so I decided it was time to make it look new again. After painting it I did some research on what colour birds are attracted too. A little late, I know. Apparently they have great vision. Thrushes don’t like bright colours but prefer more earthy tones. Orange attracts hummingbirds but I don’t like my chances there!
I haven’t filled it with water yet but already a blackbird has visited.
