How to make a bird bath
Dig a hole and sink a plastic bucket so the rim is just protruding above ground level.
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Fill the bucket with bricks, then place pebbles on the top for the birds to perch on.
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Plant ivy or another type of evergreen around the rim of the bucket to conceal it.
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Fill the bucket with clean water, and enjoy watching your birds splashing around.
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All illustrations by Alan Batley