Winter is a difficult season for all wild animals, especially your local songbird population. While there are plenty of cold-hardy birds like cardinals, tufted titmice, blue jays, and juncos, the cold ...

Placing your bird bath in the right spot can reduce the chance of the water freezing. Choose a spot that gets as much sun as possible, and is close to a wall or hedge to protect it from wind chill.

Once you've created your DIY bird bath, the next step is choosing the right spot for it. It's natural to want to put it somewhere that looks good or fits neatly in with your landscaping plans — but ...