We went to the allotment today and I set about making a bird bath in our little wildlife part of the allotment. For a year we have had a compost bin lid lying around our plot. I kept it propped up against the shed as I thought it had probably blown off someones bin and the owner may claim it. Well I’m not keeping it there or another year so I decided I would make use of it.
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| The Compost Bin Lid |
The Bin Lid Dug Into The Ground
A Layer Of Stones Dug Up Around The Allotment On The Bottom
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Filled With Water
I was quite pleased with the end result. I just hope the owner doesn’t come to claim it now! The little plant at the left of the bird bath is a Lavatera called Barnsley Baby which I bought at Morrisons this week. I’m sure when it is established it will attract lots of bees to the wildlife garden.
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When I got home I checked the RSPB website which said the bird bath mustn’t be more than 10cm deep which I think this is so I must add some more of the flint stones that are lying around the allotment. I’ll have to go back soon now as I’m worried a poor little bird will drown as the water is too deep!
