CAD
PEDESTAL BIRD BATH
Same Height, Less Floor
A full size concrete bird bath wants about three feet of clearance on every side to look right. A narrow garden or a balcony does not have three feet.
This one drops the basin to 16 inches and keeps the column at 24. It stands as tall as a full size bath and takes a smaller circle of ground.
The column is properly fluted, with the channels running the full length and opening out as the base flares. A band of dentils sits under the bowl and another around the foot. Get the classical proportions right and a compact piece reads as small rather than shrunken.
What Makes This Bird Bath Different
- Sized for gardens that are not big. A 20 inch basin crowds whatever is next to it unless you leave space around it. Sixteen inches on the same 24 inch column gives you a proper pedestal bath on a balcony, in a side return, at the end of a narrow border, or on a patio where the furniture already takes the floor.
- Fluting that runs all the way down. The channels are not stopped halfway. They follow the base as it flares and open out with it, which is the correct classical treatment and the reason this reads as a small column rather than a short one.
- Fill to two inches, not to the brim. At that depth chickadees sip from the rim and wrens stand right in it. A smaller basin holds less water, so top it up more often through summer.
- Still 31.9 pounds. Compact does not mean light. Resin baths this size usually need anchoring. This one holds position on its own weight.
A balcony, a side return, the end of a narrow border, a patio corner, anywhere a full size bath would crowd its neighbours. Twenty four inches puts the basin at a safe height. Even in a tight spot, leave what open ground you can on the approach side and keep a shrub or a low branch within a short flight for cover.
Quick Specifications
| Design | Roman fluted column with dentil bands |
|---|---|
| Material | Concrete |
| Finish | Weathered stone, sealed |
| Height | 24 in. |
| Basin diameter | 16 in. |
| Water depth | 2 in. recommended |
| Weight | 31.9 lb. |
| Assembly | Two piece, no tools required |
| Use | Outdoor year round |
Setup, Care, and Warranty
Setup and placement
Two pieces, no tools. The basin sits onto the column under its own weight.
Set it on level solid ground. A narrow footprint makes level more important than it is on a wide base.
Filling it
Two inches is the number. Birds wade rather than swim. A smaller basin holds less, so expect to top it up more often in summer than a 20 inch bowl.
Keeping the fluting crisp
Vertical channels shed water and dirt well, which makes this one of the easier finishes to look after. A soft brush every few weeks keeps the dentil band under the bowl clear.
Winter
Drain the basin before the first hard frost and leave it empty or turned over. Sealed concrete comes through freeze and thaw well when dry.
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
How much space does it need?
Far less than a 20 inch bath. The narrow footprint works on a balcony, in a side return, or at the end of a border where a full size piece would crowd whatever is beside it.
Is 16 inches enough for birds?
Yes. The rim is what matters most and this one is wide enough to land on and assess from. A smaller basin simply needs topping up more often.
Will it hold on a balcony?
Thirty two pounds is heavy for a compact piece and it holds position on a level solid surface. In a very exposed spot, set it against a wall rather than free standing.
What are the small blocks under the bowl?
Dentils, a classical band borrowed from Greek and Roman architecture. They repeat around the foot as well, which ties the two ends of the column together.
No Video
WorldWide
Guarantee
Payment
Policy
