I always thought adding a bird bath was one of those simple garden upgrades that would instantly bring more wildlife into my yard. I filled it with fresh water, kept it clean, and waited for the birds to discover it, but for a while, it remained surprisingly quiet.
The turning point came when I moved it to a sheltered spot at the edge of my lawn, close to a border of shrubs but still with an open view across the garden. It was a small adjustment, but it completely changed how often birds visited.