Best Overall
Darby Home Co. Saphira Birdbath
- This bird bath has a solid build as well as a neutral design and color. It also uses solar energy storage to keep the fountain running.
This bird bath has a solid build as well as a neutral design and color. It also uses solar energy storage to keep the fountain running.
- The bottom basin is too deep for birds, so you'll want to add about 2 inches worth of stones to get it to the correct depth. It also shouldn't stay outside during the winter, so you'll need to have indoor storage space for it.
The bottom basin is too deep for birds, so you'll want to add about 2 inches worth of stones to get it to the correct depth. It also shouldn't stay outside during the winter, so you'll need to have indoor storage space for it.
For a decorative bird bath that'll fit multiple birds at once, consider the Darby Home Co. Saphira Birdbath, our overall best choice. "A pedestal design is my personal preference: ground-based baths tend to invite a wider variety of critters, and hanging baths may be vulnerable to gusts of wind," Parnell says.
One of the best ways to attract birds and deter bugs is to keep your water moving. The fountain is solar-powered, which is convenient for both sustainability and placement since it doesn't need to be located next to a power outlet or require an extension cord.
Even better, this is the only solar bird bath we found that could actually store saved-up solar power and run for up to six hours off its saved energy.
The bird bath is just under 43 pounds, so it's heavy enough to feel sturdy without being impossible to move. The tiered style has a classic, simple design that will fit into any garden. Plus, it's also easy to clean—just drain, wipe, and refill.
It's worth noting that the bottom basin is very deep, which can be a hazard to birds and other wildlife. As a fix, you can fill it up with stones and add in some easy exit routes on the edge to keep the birds safe. You'll also need to store the bird bath inside during the winter months if you live in a cold climate.
Product Details: Material: Concrete | Weight: 41 pounds | Diameter: 21 inches
Key Terms to Know
- Polyresin: A strong, durable synthetic material that is typically used for outdoor statues, bird baths, furniture, planters, and more.
- Patina: The green or brown color that copper and bronze can turn, which is derived from the combination of oxygen and metal, also know as oxidation.
Best Budget
VIVOHOME 28-Inch Antique Outdoor Garden Bird Bath
- This classic design is element-resistant and easy to clean. It's also visually pleasing and offered in a few colors.
This classic design is element-resistant and easy to clean. It's also visually pleasing and offered in a few colors.
- For extra stability, you may want to fill the hollow base with rock.
For extra stability, you may want to fill the hollow base with rock.
Looking for a great budget bird bath? The Vivohome Polyresin Lightweight Antique Outdoor Garden Bird Bath will make a great fit in your garden. A slim build means it's easy to fit into your landscaping, no matter how much outdoor space you have, and the simple design makes it simple to clean.
Plus, it's made of a lightweight polyresin, so it won't be affected by rain, sunlight, or cold. The bird bath is offered in five colors: blue, bronze, copper, gray, and green. Both the bowl and the base feature a decorative design, which make it a visually appealing style to consider.
To weigh the bird bath down, just fill the base of the pedestal with sand or rocks to keep it stable. The bird bath also comes with three ground stakes for extra stability once you've found the perfect spot.
Product Details: Material: Plastic | Weight: 4.4 pounds | Diameter: 20 inches
Best Splurge
Campania International Montebello Birdbath
- It’s made of strong concrete and weighs 79 pounds, so it won’t tip over in windy or inclement weather.
It’s made of strong concrete and weighs 79 pounds, so it won’t tip over in windy or inclement weather.
- The large diameter can overwhelm small outdoor spaces.
The large diameter can overwhelm small outdoor spaces.
With splurge purchases, you want them to last. We love Campania International’s Montebello Birdbath because it’s made of solid concrete, which Parnell recommends because it’s more durable than stone or plastic and less likely to rust than metal.
The Montebello is 25 inches in diameter, so it’s ideal for larger outdoor spaces rather than small backyards. Though the basin is wider than the pedestal, the heavier material (the bird bath weighs 79 pounds) prevents tipping in the wind.
At 10.75 inches tall, it’s a great compliment for low-to-the-ground garden plants. No power source is required, so it can be placed anywhere you’d like on your porch or in your garden.
We also love that it comes in 15 stunning earth tones that will fit in with your garden’s color scheme yet stand out enough to attract feathered friends.
Product Details: Material: Concrete | Weight: 79 pounds | Diameter: 25 inches
Best Concrete
August Grove Gada Acadia Birdbath
- The fun design adds a touch of whimsy to this sturdy concrete bird bath, which also has a solar fountain.
The fun design adds a touch of whimsy to this sturdy concrete bird bath, which also has a solar fountain.
- The solar panel doesn't store power, only generates it, so the fountain will only actively bubble when it's in direct sunlight.
The solar panel doesn't store power, only generates it, so the fountain will only actively bubble when it's in direct sunlight.
If you want a bird bath that can solidly withstand the weather, go for a concrete model like the August Grove Gada Acadia Bird Bath. The wetland-inspired design has a relief of cattails along the pedestal and petals along the basin with playful frogs climbing up the base and perching on the rim, adding character to your garden.
The solar-powered concrete fountain recycles water from a hidden reservoir, minimizing your required refills. When the bird bath gets dirty, you can just spray it down with a hose. It's worth noting that the solar panel only works in direct sunlight, so you'll have to be mindful of where you place it in your garden.
Product Details: Material: Glass fiber reinforced concrete | Weight: 26 pounds | Diameter: 18 inches
Best Fountain
Alpine Corporation TEC106 Pedestal Waterfall Fountain
- The bottom bowl is shallow for splashing yet wide enough for multiple birds.
The bottom bowl is shallow for splashing yet wide enough for multiple birds.
- The fountain runs on electricity, so you'll need to have a power source.
The fountain runs on electricity, so you'll need to have a power source.
The Alpine Corporation Pedestal Waterfall Fountain is a three-tiered design to allow space for multiple birds. The shallow yet wide bowls allow birds to safely swim and drink.
This stylish pick has a scrollwork base for a nice decor element in your outdoor space. It’s available in an antique bronze color as well as rustic green for a pop of color.
It weighs in at 6 pounds, so it isn’t ideal for windy climates as it is lightweight. However, it comes with ground stakes to help keep it in place. It’s an ideal size for all gardens, but keep in mind that it runs on electricity and will need to be located near an outdoor power source.
Product Details: Material: Plastic | Weight: 6 pounds | Diameter: 20 inches
Best Hanging
Mumtop Hanging Bird Bath
- The bird bath is bright, simple to hang, and easy to clean.
The bird bath is bright, simple to hang, and easy to clean.
- It's made of glass, so it's going to be more sensitive to sudden changes in temperature.
It's made of glass, so it's going to be more sensitive to sudden changes in temperature.
The Mumtop Hanging Bird Bath is simple while looking lovely in your yard. The hanging chain supports the dish in three places to keep it stable even if your feathered bathers splash enthusiastically. Plus the chain is made of rust-proof steel, so you don't need to worry about water damage.
There are two colorful options available, a cheerful yellow sunflower or a spiraling blue design reminiscent of peacock feathers. The bright colors claim to attract more birds. You'll just want to bring the bird bath inside before freezing temperatures hit since ice could cause it to crack.
If you decide you don't want to keep filling it with water, you can also use it as a candle holder, bird feeder tray, or even a hanging fruit bowl in your kitchen instead.
Product Details: Material: Glass | Weight: 2.16 pounds | Diameter: 11 inches
Best Plastic
Alpine Corporation Plastic Birdbath with Planter Pedestal
- The bottom of this birdbath also serves as a planter for flowers.
The bottom of this birdbath also serves as a planter for flowers.
- It’s a lightweight option, so you’ll need to fill the planter with rocks or sand to keep it in place.
It’s a lightweight option, so you’ll need to fill the planter with rocks or sand to keep it in place.
For those looking to incorporate more flowers into their garden, the Alpine Corporation Plastic Bird Bath with Planter Pedestal is a great pick. The bottom features a planter base for flowers or decorative stones, while the top is an oasis for birds. The shape of the bowl is shallow and wide to safely fit multiple small birds at once.
It only comes in turquoise, but this color blends naturally with surrounding outdoor greenery. The plastic material is weather-resistant.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that this is a lightweight pick. Consider adding rocks or sand to the bottom of the planter to keep the birdbath from toppling over. For extra support, use the included ground stakes to keep it steady.
Product Details: Material: Plastic | Weight: 3 pounds | Diameter: 15 inches
Best Copper
Monarch Bird Bath/Feeder
- This hand-hammered copper bowl is pretty, solidly made, and comes in three different use options so you can enjoy it no matter your outdoor setup.
This hand-hammered copper bowl is pretty, solidly made, and comes in three different use options so you can enjoy it no matter your outdoor setup.
- Copper can tarnish with exposure to the elements, so don't expect it to stay new-penny bright forever without some maintenance. Also be careful not to put it in bright sunlight where it may overheat.
Copper can tarnish with exposure to the elements, so don't expect it to stay new-penny bright forever without some maintenance. Also be careful not to put it in bright sunlight where it may overheat.
The Monarch Pure Copper Bird Bath/Feeder is offered in three different styles, a versatile option that'll add a bit of shine to your backyard. You can choose between a standing, hanging, or deck-mounted setup.
The standing bird bath is made of heavy-duty iron with three prongs to stab into the ground for stability, while the hanging option includes three support chains attached to a ring that the bowl slots into to stay balanced. The deck-mount option twists onto any flat, sufficiently wide rail and holds up the basin within an attached ring as well.
Regardless of which style you choose, it's worth noting that the maximum depth of 2.5 inches is a little on the deep side, so you won't want to fill it up fully with water. As a fix you can include some rocks for smaller birds. You'll also want to make sure not to put it in direct sunlight, which could cause the copper bath to become hot.
Copper will patina over time, so you'll need to maintain it regularly with a bird-safe polish or coating if you prefer the shiny look.
Product Details: Material: Copper | Weight: Not listed | Diameter: 11 inches
Best Glass
Mumtop Birdbath
- These glass bird baths can double as decorative pieces in your yard.
These glass bird baths can double as decorative pieces in your yard.
- Since it's glass, you'll have to bring it indoors in the winter as it can't handle extreme temperature changes.
Since it's glass, you'll have to bring it indoors in the winter as it can't handle extreme temperature changes.
The Mumtop Glass Birdbath is a floral-inspired pick that's available in four different designs, some with larger shallow areas and others that go a bit deeper, so you can choose which works best in your outdoor space.
The bird bath is offered in four colors: blue, green, red, and blue-green. The glass bowl is attached to its metal supports, which you then need to set up to attach onto the base pole. Once you attach the stakes, you're ready to stick it into the ground.
The smooth glass should be easy to clean, but you'll need to make sure you get into the nooks and crannies created by the mounting attachments. You'll also want to remember to bring the bird bath indoors during the winter as the glass may crack if the water inside it freezes.
Product Details: Material: Glass | Weight: Up to 3.76 pounds | Diameter: 12.99 inches
Best Deck-Mounted
Hanizi Bird Bath
- You can secure the bird bath to the railing of your deck or porch if you're tight on outdoor space.
You can secure the bird bath to the railing of your deck or porch if you're tight on outdoor space.
- Your railing can only be up to 2 inches thick, which can be limiting in some homes.
Your railing can only be up to 2 inches thick, which can be limiting in some homes.
If you're working with a balcony or simply want to keep the birds closer for your viewing enjoyment, draw them right to the railing with the Hanizi Deck-Mounted Bird Bath. Keep in mind the bottom isn't flat, so you may want to put some rocks in the center.
The attachment clamp is made of finished steel that's weather-resistant and rust-proof—just tighten the tension on the clamp to securely attach it. The bird bath can clamp onto railings up to 2 inches thick.
Rather than projecting outward, the bowl sits in a steel ring that's attached to the railing piece, so it stays well-attached and stable. When it gets dirty, you can just remove the bowl for cleaning and then easily set it back inside its resting spot.
Product Details: Material: Plastic | Weight: 1.43 pounds | Diameter: 12 inches
Best Low
Lark Manor Connerton Concrete Pedestal Birdbath
- It’s handmade to give a designer, high-quality look.
It’s handmade to give a designer, high-quality look.
- It weighs 40 pounds and can be difficult to move on your own.
It weighs 40 pounds and can be difficult to move on your own.
Whether you prefer a low profile or often see flightless birds, the Lark Manor Connerton Concrete Pedestal Birdbath is a lovely choice. Its round, compact design fits with most landscape styles, and the 16-inch diameter won’t overwhelm small outdoor spaces.
The bird bath is handmade and hand-finished to give a designer, high-quality look. It’s available in 15 stunning earth tones that will compliment your decor yet are bold enough to attract feathered friends.
It’s made of cast stone which is meant to last and weather naturally. Cast stone is similar to wood when it comes to staining. Each piece will absorb a varying degree of color, which adds character and distinction to every piece.
One solid piece, it weighs 40 pounds. This makes the product durable and able to be placed in windy conditions, however, it can be difficult to move on your own. To clean, simply scrub the bowl with a soft brush, mild detergent, and rinse away suds.
Product Details: Material: Cast stone | Weight: 40 pounds | Diameter: 16 inches
Best Stone
Cirrus Stone Birdbath Fountain
- The stone design offers a high-end look with a decorative design.
The stone design offers a high-end look with a decorative design.
- This bird bath needs to be plugged in to bubble, and you're not going to want to move it often since it's 132 pounds. Plus, it's significantly more expensive than other styles.
This bird bath needs to be plugged in to bubble, and you're not going to want to move it often since it's 132 pounds. Plus, it's significantly more expensive than other styles.
With a classical design element and a solid (and we mean solid) structure, the Frongate Cirrus Stone Birdbath will stand tall in your garden as it bubbles away. The inner plate of the bowl is topped with a spiral design as well, which adds visual interest.
Since this is electric-powered, you'll need to be able to plug it in. Luckily, it comes with a 6-foot cord so you'll be able to place it where you want to. It's worth noting that since the bird bath weighs 132 pounds, you won't want to relocate it often.
Product Details: Material: Concrete | Weight: 132 pounds | Diameter: 20.5 inches