Stacked Stone Bird Baths

by Barb Rosen

2 Materials

1 Hour

Easy

Stone leftover from another project and three galvanized trash can lids become a bird bath grouping! Another of my "use what you have" ventures. More pictures and directions on https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/diy-project-stacked-stone-bird-baths/

stacked stone bird baths, outdoor living, repurposing upcycling, Stone leftover from another project and three galvanized trash can lids become a bird bath grouping Another of my use what you have ventures More pictures and directions at

Stone leftover from another project and three galvanized trash can lids become a bird bath grouping! Another of my "use what you have" ventures! More pictures and directions at http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com

stacked stone bird baths, outdoor living, repurposing upcycling, Start by building a base Add one level at a time while keeping it fairly level This takes a few tries to keep it level and sturdy

Start by building a base. Add one level at a time while keeping it fairly level. This takes a few tries to keep it level and sturdy.

stacked stone bird baths, outdoor living, repurposing upcycling, When the stacked stone is the height desired add the galvanized lid One down and two more to go

When the stacked stone is the height desired, add the galvanized lid. One down and two more to go!

stacked stone bird baths, outdoor living, repurposing upcycling, The lids I had were different sizes so I made the bases larger or smaller to fit the lid Also vary the heights to add interest

The lids I had were different sizes so I made the bases larger or smaller to fit the lid. Also vary the heights to add interest.

Here's the tallest one filled and ready for customers!

stacked stone bird baths, outdoor living, repurposing upcycling, Save out some stone to put in the top of each lid as a landing place for birds to keep the lid in place if a larger bird or squirrel comes calling and for looks

Save out some stone to put in the top of each lid as a landing place for birds, to keep the lid in place if a larger bird or squirrel comes calling and for looks!

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Bernice H on Oct 18, 2016
Hi barb! I love this idea. How often do you clean/ change the water? I have never had a bird bath. Interestingly, I have hummer feeders-the big birds also like the sugar water,so I had to enlarge some of the holes so they could drink also. Everyone gets along!

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A on Jul 17, 2017

Greetings- love the birdbaths! Can you kindly share the source for bird statues? Thanks.

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Andres on Jun 24, 2020

This is so great!
How do you make them stick to each other? Isn't there a risk a bird comes and tumbles the entire structure?

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Susan Bellwood on Jul 24, 2016
I love this idea, birdbaths are so expensive at the garden centers. You could have as many as you like. I know the birds appreciate it!

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- Barb Rosen on Jul 24, 2016
  They have loved ours, Susan! Just make sure that metal birdbaths are kept in the shade! Have fun! : )
  
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Liz Mazzie- Branca on Apr 18, 2017

I will be TOTALLY "borrowing" this idea!

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- Barb Rosen on Apr 18, 2017
  Be my guest, Liz! Your birds will thank you!!
  
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