I have two bird baths (one seed tray size - the other an upturned plastic lid). The robin, finches, tits, blackbirds and pigeon (if I don't see him first!) love splashing around and making a mess. The sparrows just seem to drink from the two baths, but I have never yet seen one get their feet wet. ???
The sparrows in my garden love the birdbath and are in there a lot splashing about. Are the bird baths new to your garden? Perhaps they're still getting used to the idea of having them?
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Yep they definitely do. I have a very small stream going into the pond from the filter box and each year at around this time mum and dad sparrow bring their fledglings at least twice a day for their baths. Fun to watch.
Sorry, I posted on the wrong site. The baths have been in there present position since last autumn. They must be getting their baths at another site - just drink out of mine. I was just curious - thanks for the replies.