Attract the birds to your backyard without splashing out: Snap up Aldi's $10 bird bath
And right now, you, too, can attract the birds to your backyard without splashing out. That's because Aldi is about to release the Belavi Bird Drinking Trough — and I wanted to give you the heads-up.
At just $10, this bird-friendly garden product will encourage the local wildlife into your yard while giving you the chance to share in the bird's antics while they take a drink and cool down in the summer heat.
Aldi is about to release the Belavi Bird Drinking Trough — and I wanted to give you the heads-up.
You can pick up the Belavi Bird Drinking Trough at Aldi stores from June 18 onwards — but be quick because Aldi bargains don't stick around for long.
The trough is available in two different designs — a classic version that features two small birds side by side and a lime-green trough with two frogs.
It also comes with an attachment to keep it stable, so you can secure it to a railing, table, or other platform in your backyard without the worry of it toppling over.
Although Aldi's product is designed as a drinking trough, I know that small birds don't need a great depth of water to splash about and cool down. Only yesterday, I was watching a robin putting on a show as it ruffled its feathers and sprayed water about.
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So, while they'll enjoy taking a drink to cool down, you'll also be allowing them to clean up!
I'd always advise keeping your bird trough in the shade. Although birds will benefit from having a nearby tree to escape to, just ensure the local neighborhood cat hasn't got a nearby hiding place where they can pounce out.
Besides attracting birds to your yard with a birdbath, they'll also enjoy a tasty snack, and there's no better way to encourage birds into your backyard than with a bird feeder.
I recommend trying out the Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder after my colleague Mike Prospero tried it out in his yard. Apart from housing food, it contains a smart camera that captures the birds in action.
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