Exploring Nature: Birds Need Water

It’s been a tad hot around Central Texas these past few days. Cows were giving evaporated milk. Birds were using potholders to pull worms from the ground.

While fall will bring welcome cooling, warm weather is always a great time to provide water for birds.

I do my part, with a concrete birdbath located under a huge oak tree in my backyard. I have a garden hose nearby and try to keep the birdbath filled with cool, fresh water. In addition to thirsty birds, this also attracts white-tailed deer for a cooling drink.