Birds In The Garden By getting an outdoor garden fountain we are usually obtaining a birdbath at the same time. The fountain pond section, if present, acts as a body of water that attracts birds of all types to your garden and fountain. If you have a tiered or multi-level fountain design the sound of the water will be heard by birds at a distance and become a welcoming oasis that will enable birds to cool off and enjoy a welcome respite from the summer heat. Many people enjoy having birds in the garden. Some of the things that bird life brings with it are pleasant chirping sounds and these creatures are also enjoyable to watch as they bathe in the fountain water and flutter about on a sunny day. A traditional bird bath is usually made of a shallow basin with still water. Most birds have tiny legs that makes it difficult to land in water which is to deep. The shallowness of the water on a fountain tier is what enables birds to stand in the water and clean themselves by quickly fluttering their wings. With a deeper reservoir like on a fountain you will usually find birds that land on the edges of the fountain where the water is falling because the water here is very shallow and they can stand and use the cascading water in a similar manner to a shower.