Water Disappearing From Birdbath... Part Ii

[naomi24]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Animals-and-Nature/Question1442943.html

Suddenly today I noticed that despite the ever-present pond they regularly use, there were five of them manically splashing around having a wonderful time in the birdbath. No doubt I need to fill it more often. With visions of them wearing little swimming trunks and 'wing-bands', I’m now thinking of installing a diving board that launches them directly from the feeding table into the bath straight after breakfast.

Many thanks to all for your suggestions. Problem solved. :o)

[1ozzy]

Didn't your mum tell you never to swim straight after eating, it gives you stomach cramps ;-).

[wildwood]

Yes, the little devils much prefer to bathe when there is a gradual water depth, seeming to get more confident and go in deeper as they lose their inhibitions.

[aelmpvw]

wouldn't the installation of a diving board necessitate the employment of a lifeguard? i don't think you've thought it through

[Chipchopper]

I have a mental picture of the perfect swallow dive :)

[1ozzy]

Hopefully with a little bird feeding table and bath it's not a swan dive chipchopper ;-)

[Robinia]

I love it when the sparrows arrive and send one in to test the water. Next thing they're all in and there's no water left. I can have anything up to 30 of them all queuing up.

[Georgiesmum]

Yes. My brother scrubs his one out and refills his every morning.
because it is used so much.
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