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I’ve been told that the second you turn 30, you suddenly become interested in birdwatching. I didn’t believe it until I visited my parents’ house recently and was amazed by the amount of feathered friends hanging out in their backyard. There were bluejays, cardinals, and sparrows huddled around a solar-powered water fountain, chirping and splashing around in the sun.
Their setup reminded me of this bird bath fountain pump from Mademax—a #1 Best Seller on Amazon with a cult following. Per Amazon, it was purchased over 30,000 times in the past month. Not only do online reviews rave about quality and appearance, many noticed dozens of birds flocking to their backyard after installation.
“[The fountain] starts up quickly in direct sunlight and adds a peaceful, gentle water flow that attracts more birds almost instantly,” one shopper wrote. Another said, “I had birds bathing in my bird bath 30 minutes after I set this up.”
As someone who values easy-to-use products (I’m not the handiest person out there), I appreciate a sun-powered setup that requires no wires or batteries. In order to use it, you’ll just have to place the unit in a body of water (a bird bath would be ideal, but a small pond will also do).
Once it’s set up, let the sunshine power the pump until water begins funneling through the filter and out the nozzle (per the brand, it only takes three seconds of sun to get started). Keep in mind: The fountain pump won’t work at night or on super cloudy days, because it doesn’t store solar energy—but it should still flow on partly cloudy days.
The fountain comes with eight nozzles that you can choose from, giving you the option to customize the water pattern and spritz height. It also includes four brackets that’ll help you secure the unit within a round bird bath (this can help prevent water from splashing outside the designated area).
To keep the fountain in top-notch condition for your visitors, it’s recommended that you clean the pump’s rotor and filter regularly. The brand also encourages a water change every week.
Now that I understand the hype about birds (I’m late to the party, I know), I’m about to add this water fountain to my cart. I might even splurge on a smart feeder so I can keep an eye on ’em when I’m away from home!
