ALDI's best-selling bird bath is absolutely essential in the soaring heatwave – it's beautiful, under $10, and perfect for small gardens

With the temperatures reaching an all-time high this summer, you may be spending your time basking in the glorious sunshine. However, the heat isn't a blessing for everyone. Some creatures, such as birds, can struggle to cope when the temperatures change. Unlike humans, birds don't have sweat glands, which makes it difficult for them to cool down.

In extreme conditions, birds can suffer from heat stress, leaving them disoriented and unwell. In some cases, it can prove fatal. Fortunately, there are elegant and effective ways to support their wellbeing, helping these remarkable creatures not only survive, but truly thrive.

Belavi, ALDI’s gardening and patio furniture and accessory line, recently released a mountable bird bath to provide our feathered friends with hydration in the summer.

The smart-looking Round Bird Drinking Trough is only $9.99, and it’ll fit in any corner of your small backyard, balcony, or porch. The bird bath is available in two different designs for you to choose from. The Green Frog option is perfect for colorful spaces and will entice children to want to learn about how to feed birds and general wildlife welfare.

'It is important to help garden birds in summer by providing access to water. As the temperatures soar during July and August, cardinals, finches, and hummingbirds will be grateful for refreshment,' explains Thom Rutter, a garden expert on Homes & Gardens.

'Bird baths come in a range of shapes and sizes, and many, like this model from ALDI, come with an easy-to-use mount, which is ideal for gardeners and birdwatchers with small outside spaces, including balcony gardens or small terraces.'

Keep the water fresh and topped up every other day, and be sure to learn how to clean a bird bath, using a non-toxic product such as this bird table cleaner, available from Amazon.

Then, simply sit back and watch as birds stop by for a drink at your backyard watering station.

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ALDI's bird baths usually sell out within a week, so we expect this one will likely disappear quickly, too.

Of course, if you don't live near an ALDI, Amazon's selection of mounted bird baths is equally good, and they come highly rated. Below, I've listed some of my other favorite options for avian enthusiasts.