How to Make Homemade Bird Baths

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Place a large clay pot saucer on the ground for one of the simplest do-it-yourself bird baths. Fill with water, and possibly some pebbles for added texture and decoration.
Step 2:
Purchase two clay pots in sizes that are one step up from each other. Invert the two pots and stack on a sturdy, flat surface to form a cone shape. This builds the base of the bath. Top with a clay saucer and fill with water.
Step 3:
Purchase a decorative pillar from an arts and crafts store and top it with a pan, tray or saucer that can be filled with water.
Step 4:
Sit a decorative plate or open container on top of a flower garden wall to attract birds already interested in the perfumes of the blooms.
Step 5:
Flip a large garbage can lid upside down. Clean it well and fill with water for an easy transformation birds will flock to.

Tips & Warnings

Place your bird bath in a wide, open area. Birds feel safer when predators, such as cats, can't be hiding in shrubbery or other spots near their bath.

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