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Product Description
MOSAIC BIRD BATH
Pattern Where You Look, Plain Where Birds Land
Irregular stone tiles in ochre, tan and slate cover the outer face of the basin and the full height of the column, set with dark grout. It reads from the far end of a lawn.
The rim itself is plain. So is the inside of the bowl.
That is not a saving. A bird lands on the rim first and needs it level under its feet, and the water needs a clean floor under it. The pattern goes where you can see it and the bird cannot.
24 in.Height
18.8 in.Basin Width
2 in.Water Depth
35.3 lb.Weight
What Makes This Bird Bath Different
- Color, in a category that is almost always gray. Concrete is gray and most makers stop there. Ochre against slate means this holds a position from across a lawn rather than needing to be come upon. If your garden is mostly green and you want something the eye lands on, this is the shape that does it.
- Plain rim, plain interior. Birds land on the rim and need it flat. Water needs a clean floor to read against. Putting the tiling only on the outer faces is a judgement about who uses which part.
- Fill to two inches, not to the brim. At that depth chickadees stand on the plain rim and sip, robins get their whole body in. Filled to the top it becomes a drinking stop.
- Hand laid rather than cast. The tiles are genuinely irregular and the grout lines wander. Cast patterns repeat, and once you notice the same stone appearing three times you cannot stop noticing it.
Where to put it
A patterned piece wants a plain setting. Lawn, gravel or simple green planting lets the mosaic do the work. Against a busy mixed border or a brick wall it competes rather than stands out. Twenty four inches puts the basin at a safe height, with two or three feet of open ground and cover within a short flight.
Quick Specifications
| Design | Hand laid mosaic on basin exterior and column |
|---|---|
| Material | Concrete |
| Finish | Ochre, tan and slate stone with dark grout |
| Height | 24 in. |
| Basin diameter | 18.8 in. |
| Water depth | 2 in. recommended |
| Weight | 35.3 lb. |
| Assembly | Two piece, no tools required |
| Use | Outdoor year round |
Setup, Care, and Warranty
Setup and placement
Two pieces, no tools. The basin seats onto the column under its own weight.
Set it on level solid ground. A firm base keeps the water even and the tiling true.
Filling it
Two inches is the number. Birds wade rather than swim, and shallow water keeps the plain interior visible, which is the point of leaving it plain.
Keeping the color bright
Rinse and wipe with a soft cloth. Grout lines hold a little dust, and a soft brush every few weeks keeps the colors reading clearly.
Winter
Drain the basin before the first hard frost and leave it empty or turned over. Keeping water out of the grout lines is what keeps the tiling tight over years.
3-year warranty
This product includes a 3-year warranty against cracking. Coverage, claim requirements and required documents are subject to the warranty policy that applies at the time of purchase. Keep your order confirmation and contact customer support with your order details if service is needed.
Questions Before You Choose
Why is the rim not tiled?
Birds land there. A rim needs to be flat and even under wet feet, and tiling would make it uneven. The pattern is placed where people look rather than where birds stand.
Are the tiles real or cast?
Hand laid. The pieces are irregular and the grout lines wander, which is how you tell. Cast mosaic repeats and the eye picks that up quickly.
What setting suits it?
A plain one. Lawn, gravel or simple green planting. A patterned piece against a busy border or a brick wall ends up competing instead of standing out.
Will birds actually use it?
The plain 18.8 inch rim gives them a level place to land and assess from. Fill to two inches, keep the approach open, and have cover within a short flight.