These are documentation images of 55 of the 57 species of birds visiting my backyard bird bath from 12 July to 7 Nov 2015. Most are taken from inside the house but the higher-quality ones were taken from inside a blind set in the yard. I'm often asked if I built this fountain and the answer surprises and disappoints most. I bought it at Wal-mart! They don't make this model anymore and I haven't been able to find something similar, though you may want to check out this and related items: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GAS6X6G . I've tallied 69 species actually using the fountain in the 5+ years I've had it. I attribute that success to a number of factors: (1) my yard is "birdy" to begin with; (2) there are very few other water sources anywhere nearby; (3) I positioned the fountain near dense cover, which the birds like for safe approach and sheltered preening after bathing; (4) trickling water generated by the pump makes noise that attracts birds from afar; and (5) I strategically placed some rocks in the fountain to improve water flow and depth. I also installed some perches to help birds gauge the situation from in front of the fountain, and because some birds are timid about the moving water and "rocky" surface I also offer some nearby still water in dishes. Last but not least, do your best to keep the water clean - algae builds up rapidly during the warmer summer months.

Here are some videos of birds at my bird bath over the years. Watch in HD for best quality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM-kqbnCBkY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jZMU1J1XRI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmeMWxWmQB4

All photos were taken at my house off Wanabo Road west of Washburn in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.