When temperatures drop and water freezes, birds can have a tough time finding a place to drink, preen, and bathe. Birds can use snow to meet their needs, but it costs them metabolic energy that they could be used to keep warm. Heated bird baths give our feathered friends a better chance of surviving winter.
Heated baths provide a water source for birds in the coldest months, with the additional benefit of giving avian enthusiasts and watchers a way to observe birds in the off-season. If water is scarce in the area, a heated bird bath could draw a lot of feathered creatures to your property.