Hello everyone! Today I'm going to show you the solar bird fountain. I'm going to try it out in my inground bird bath. Here are all the parts that come with this.
Unboxing and Setup
This is the instruction manual, and it is simple to set up. It also has 4 feet of tubing included to create different do-it-yourself water features. All you need to do is insert the stake into this slot. Then flip the solar panel over, and it will slide into place on the back. After that, place the stake in the ground where it gets good sunlight. If needed, you can mount the panel on a wall instead. There's a knob on the back side so you can adjust the solar panel to face the sun. And this is 6 Watt, and it has 100% glass panels. There are several different spray nozzles to choose from.
Submersible or Floatable Pump
The solar pump can be used either as a submersible or a floating pump. If you’re only submerging it in the water, you can skip this step. So in order to do the step, you just need to use this straight extension part and the nozzle, and put those together. They need to go inside the foam circle, so just push it in the center of the foam circle. As you see on the bottom, the pump will attach to that, so the pump will be under the float. The pump also has suction cups on the bottom. This means you don’t need to use the float—you can simply secure it to the bottom of the bath.
Wire Length and Tubing
Let’s check how long this cable is, since it connects to the solar panel. My in-ground bath sits in a shady area, so I need enough length to place the panel in full sun. It looks fairly long, so I think it'll work. So this wire will attach to the solar panel here. I won't be using this tubing, but I will set it aside just in case I decide to do something with it at a later time.
Testing in the Bird Bath
Okay, so this is my inground bird bath, and I will add more water to it. Let me show you where I have the solar panel.
Nozzle Performance and Windy Conditions
As you can see, I have a very shady backyard; see all the Big Trees. This comes with five different nozzles, and I've tried all of those to determine which works best with my bird bath. This nozzle sprays the water the highest. Since it’s windy today, the wind is blowing the water out of the bath. This would work great in a garden pond where there's plenty of water. It would also work in this bird bath if it wasn't so windy today.
Water Shortage Sensing Device
The water pump also has a built-in water shortage sensing device. It will automatically activate when the water level gets too low. This can happen on windy days, like today, when the wind blows water out of the bath. This is another nozzle, and it doesn’t spray the water as high. It works better in my smaller bath and on windy days since the water isn’t blown out.
Performance in Shady Areas
When you place a solar panel in a shady area, or if there is cloud cover, this is what the fountain will do. There is not an area in my backyard that gets full sunlight all day; we have so many trees back here, but I'm okay with this. The birds don't mind when the fountain just barely spits water out. It is best to use it in full sunlight if you want a steady flowing fountain all day long, though.
Bird Preference
I’ve used a similar fountain in another bird bath before. From experience, I know the birds in my backyard prefer water that gently bubbles up. To get this gentle bubbling effect, I simply don’t attach any nozzle. I leave it just like this, and the water softly bubbles out. The birds in my backyard really seem to love it. I think they just like to hear the sound of the trickling water. I've used this for a few days, and it has worked great so far.
According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, providing shallow, gently moving water such as bird baths or fountains helps backyard birds drink, bathe, and stay cool, especially during warm weather.
Final Thoughts
So thank you so much for watching, and I hope you all have a very blessed day.
(Related reading: POPOSOAP Solar Bird Bath Fountain Pump Unboxing and Review)
6.5W 80GPH Solar Birdbath Fountain Pump with 2400mAh Battery
$29.99
Enjoy continuous water flow with this 6.5W solar bird bath fountain. Built-in 2400mAh battery ensures smooth operation even on cloudy days.
FAQs
Yes. The fountain can still operate in partial shade, though water flow will be gentler. For the strongest and most consistent spray, placing the solar panel in full sunlight is recommended.
Many backyard birds prefer a gentle bubbling effect. Leaving the pump without a nozzle creates soft movement that birds often find more comfortable than high sprays.
The pump includes a built-in water shortage sensing device. It automatically shuts off when water levels are too low, helping protect the motor from damage.
Yes. The pump can float using the foam ring or be secured to the bottom with suction cups, making it suitable for different bird bath designs.
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