Yeah, I'm big on this too! Our water fountain has a very low water flow at the top...bees can sit on the dry spots and drink water. I also leave out little trays of water. But I change them often so mosquitoes don't breed in the water. :) :) I love this, Berrypie!

The birds make a dirty mess- but then so do i.

Just noticed the sheets Amara and I sleep in are turning a little grey. I told her maybe two pigs sneak in during the day and root in our bed.

I did that last summer but my trays were too shallow and they dried out really fast

I need to look for slightly bigger trays. I used terra cotta saucers so I bet that I can find some bigger sizes

I like to use pretty dishes from the thrift store, even if they are chipped the birds and the bees don't care.

berrypie - yes, it's important for us to use pretty things. :) :) Makes our hearts happy. :) LOL about the sheets. :)