Last week I rearranged the bird baths in my front yard. In an effort to help these water vessels stay cleaner longer I moved them further away from the bird feeder. I also added a new one that is wider and shallower (which I thought my neighborhood crows would appreciate).

You might be wondering why I have so many bird baths. While it is true that I live in Florida and am surrounded by water, most of the perennial water near me is salty or brackish which wildlife finds not suitable for drinking or bathing. So, as we enter our dry season, late April – June, fresh water becomes increasingly important.

As you can see in the video below, it didn’t take long for one of the crows to investigate. I found it amusing that the bird had to check out all three of them! I am not yet sure which bird bath is preferred but I imagine my corvid friends will let me know soon.