Even though I give it a quick scrub with a long-handled brush between water changes, the algae still manages to take a strong hold overall, so I continually just go on 'topping it up' with a new water change. In the summer I mostly would top it up to the rim, but today it was just a good bucket-full.
Has anyone a tip for stripping the residue (apart from sanding, without leaving any substance that could be toxic to birds? I'm wondering about bi-carb soda or similar? If no solutions, then I'll replace it. I kind of feel the birds deserve a 'fresh' bird-bath after all these years.
Still, before long, in came the raucous Red Wattle Bird for a splash; he's not too daunted how it looks.
That's a strange looking bird. Almost prehistoric. I'd love to have something like that show up at the bird bath!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photographs, beautiful birdie. I am greeting
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat looking bird. Wonderful photos. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures of this bird..... good work Carole.
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ReplyDeleteIt is very nice and interesting, and looks pretty in your photos. Yours.
He seems happy to have a bath no matter what it looks like.
ReplyDeleteLovely capture, Carole :)
Er schaut ganz interessiert, schöne Aufnahmen und wie heißt der schöne Vogel?
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Bird baths bring SO many little feathered friends into our gardens .... I don't know how to rectify the problem with algae Carole ... I just change the water daily and every so often give it a scrub .
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting bird this is Carole.... at first I did not see the wattles... but they are very fascinating on this bird, and totally unexpected. Love your bird shots! Australia is filled with so many fascinating things
ReplyDeleteI use to have the same concerns as you Carole then I began observing some of the nasty water holes birds avail themselves to in the wild then realized why care? If for your own peace of mind, maybe a coat of a high gloss enamel paint?
ReplyDeletegreat shots of this bird! i fight algae, too. i know some folks scrub with bleach and rinse but i'm always afraid of leaving too much residue behind that could be toxic. so they get a bit of green in their bath - at least it is natural and not chemical. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have the most interesting birds there.
ReplyDeleteWhat a odd looking bird...great capture.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting...looks like Mr. Bird has a dog tag...LOL!
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Jan
What wonderful shots of of the Wattlebird, carole!! They are so sweet!
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