Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

For years we used my son's old plastic wagon for a makeshift birdbath. The squirrels in our neighborhood are an invasive species & they took to using the makeshift birdbath, so my search for a "real" birdbath found this. The pros: + $25.95 with free shipping when I bought this. + FAST shipping & it came well packed. + Comes with instructions, but none are required. + Advertised - Pedestal-styled bird bath, constructed of lightweight weather & frost resistant resin. ◄ It's made of plastic. + Advertised - Features an antique verdigris effect, mimicking a time worn and rustic finish. ◄ The finish is painted on. + Advertised - 3 ground stakes are included. ◄ These measure 6" long & I found them to be pretty much worthless! + Advertised - Product Weight: 4.4 lbs, 20" (diameter) x 28.25" (height), water capacity .8 gallons (3.03 liters). The cons: - VERY strong odor, which I suspect is from the painting or the plastic molding process? ◄ This odor will dissipate, after it's been exposed to the elements. - Top heavy, so staking down is advisable. We bolted ours down, as the birdbath was placed on a old sandbox lid. - Advertised - Filling the base with sand is recommended for added stability. ◄ Fill the base with sand? There's NO base to fill, other than the hollow post? - Made in China. ◄ For those who prefer to buy products made in the USA. Closing remarks: ▪ Overall, this is an attractive & functional addition to the backyard. ▪ We attached this birdbath to my son's old turtle sandbox cover. He's in his twenties now, so the sandbox it hasn't been used many years. This stabilizes & elevates the birdbath a bit higher, making it more difficult for the invasive squirrels from reaching the birdbath! :) Update - March 30, 2017 ▪ This birdbath has held up well thru the winter. When the water froze, I just popped it out, no damage.