Summertime blues...

Summertime is here and we are already feeling the heat. Rain is always a blessing for the birds, but sometimes it doesn't come. That means that the birds are counting on us for some help. For-real bird baths are great, but you might be surprised what will work. An old pie plate? A terra cotta saucer? A cookie sheet? Just make sure the water is no deeper than about 3 inches, park it in a place near a comfy chair and enjoy! If you are bored with the same few species at your bird feeders, you will be amazed at what you will see at your bird bath!