How to Use birdbath in a Sentence

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  • Sweep up and throw away droppings from around the base of the birdbath.
    USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
  • We are easily charmed by the splash in the birdbath, the lift off of wings and the soar into the blue sky.
    Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 23 Nov. 2021
  • The birdbath should have a wide, shallow bowl that slopes on the sides and is about 4 inches deep.
    Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Unite them by adding this birdbath to your shopping carts.
    Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The bird might have chosen a dangerous place — the rim of the birdbath — for its nap and just toppled in.
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 22 July 2019
  • Consider adding rocks or sand to the bottom of the planter to keep the birdbath from toppling over.
    Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Place the birdbath 6 to 8 feet from the nearest shrub or other cover source.
    Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Empty and clean birdbaths and pets’ water bowls at least once a week.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2023
  • With enough to eat and drink from a birdbath and a safe place to sleep under decks, wild creatures don’t have to work so hard.
    Janet Eastman, oregonlive.com, 19 July 2019
  • Empty and clean birdbaths and pet's water bowls at least once or twice a week.
    Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, 3 July 2018
  • Supply them with seed and suet, and install at least one birdbath.
    Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 26 Dec. 2020
  • Put a small pebble or stone in your birdbath to give insects a spot to safely perch and sip.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Her sister’s neck from the side had the smooth poured texture of a birdbath, rising and rising.
    Patricia Lockwood, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2020
  • His favorite time of year is spring, when the birdbath and fountain displays go up.
    Julie Kendrick, Star Tribune, 11 Sep. 2020
  • If a kid wants to feed a toy to the dog, or throw it out the window and into the birdbath, is that really a problem?
    Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • Expect at least 10 species of birds to frequent your birdbath.
    Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 1 Jan. 2021
  • Provide water in one or more birdbaths for the birds this summer.
    Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 9 Aug. 2019
  • The church members plan to install a birdbath and planters, add perennials and put down new sod.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 15 June 2023
  • Add a contemporary touch to your yard with this CB2 birdbath made out of clay.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2020
  • This ceramic birdbath is both durable and stylish thanks to a pretty blue glaze.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2020
  • To ensure the bees have access to water, fill a shallow birdbath with stones and a small amount of water.
    Catherine Garcia, The Week, 26 July 2022
  • Consider adding a small aboveground pond ringed with rocks to hide the sides or a standing birdbath.
    Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Adding a birdbath to your yard meets the drinking and bathing needs of birds and brings them in closer for observation.
    Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 3 Oct. 2019
  • But there’s a simple way that humans can help them out: install a birdbath.
    The New York Times Elaine Chen Emily Anthes, New York Times, 18 May 2023
  • Float votives or tea candles in a birdbath to give the illusion of a fireplace.
    Suzanne Sproul, Orange County Register, 30 Apr. 2017
  • In cold climates, birdbath heaters prevent the water from freezing so birds can drink and bathe.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 28 Oct. 2019
  • Flowering native shrubs pressed in from all sides and a stone Buddha and birdbath peeked out from among the ferns and boulders.
    Catherine Porter Photographs and Video By Leslye Davis, New York Times, 25 May 2017
  • Water in birdbaths and pet dishes should be changed every few days.
    Mary Spicuzza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2018
  • Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds after handling feeders and birdbaths.
    Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Create shallow birdbaths or misters to provide them with a water source.
    The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024

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