Water is essential to life, and birds are no exception. A source of water for drinking and bathing, particularly if it’s moving water, acts like a bird magnet. Enjoy watching all the ways birds interact with water in this video as you learn what makes a water source especially attractive to birds. For more detail on providing the perfect water source, check out our tips for attracting birds with birdbaths.

This video is from our self-paced, online course, Growing Wild: Gardening for Birds and Nature. There are 32 topics to learn from in this self-paced course—plus regional guides for the U.S. and Canada, planning tools, and discussion boards to help you connect with other gardeners. Be sure to check out the full course!