• 24.4" tall classic pedestal concrete birdbath in a traditional garden
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  • Front view of the 24.4" classic pedestal concrete birdbath on white
  • Top-down view of the wide 20-inch stone-look birdbath basin on white
  • Simple Classical Style concrete Garden Bird Bath
  • Sturdy reinforced concrete base of the 24.4"H pedestal birdbath
  • Dimensions and size chart for the 20" wide pedestal birdbath
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Concrete Leaf Bird Bath Acanthus Carved 24 Inch

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  • Grand estate style
  • Charcoal, not the usual stone
  • 20 in. basin, widest we carry
  • 31.9 lb, holds on its own weight
Free US shipping from California or New Jersey, no minimum
60-day returns, even if you just changed your mind
3-year warranty
Concrete is gray, so bird baths are mostly pale gray. Put a pale bath in front of green planting and the bowl is the first thing you see.
24.4" tall classic pedestal concrete birdbath in a traditional garden
Stone-like concrete birdbath in a peaceful backyard
Vintage pedestal bird pond as a decorative patio focal point
Front view of the 24.4" classic pedestal concrete birdbath on white
Top-down view of the wide 20-inch stone-look birdbath basin on white
Simple Classical Style concrete Garden Bird Bath
Sturdy reinforced concrete base of the 24.4"H pedestal birdbath
Dimensions and size chart for the 20" wide pedestal birdbath

LEAF BIRD BATH

Charcoal, So the Water Shows

A charcoal finish does the opposite of pale gray. It settles back into the foliage and what you notice is the water surface instead.

The difference is largest at dusk, when pale stone flattens into the same gray as everything else and a dark piece keeps its outline. Dusk is also when birds come most.

Acanthus leaf concrete bird bath on a stone path beside lavender with a clipped hedge behind

Two Pieces, One Twist

Every concrete bird bath we carry uses the same twist fit, whatever the shape.

Acanthus leaf concrete bird bath basin lowering onto its pedestal then turning to lock

Your Concrete Leaf Bird Bath Acanthus Carved, up in three steps

  1. 1

    Insert top into bottom

    Lift the basin onto the pedestal and drop the collar into the socket. Two people make this easy, one person can manage it.

  2. 2

    Twist to lock

    Turn the basin a quarter turn until it seats. No adhesive, no fixings, and it comes apart again the same way.

  3. 3

    Level and fill

    Check it sits flat all the way round, then fill to about two inches.

What You Get With This Concrete Leaf Bird Bath Acanthus Carved

  1. 01

    Charcoal is a placement decision, not just a color.

    A pale bath needs a dark background to read against. A dark one works in front of planting and against a light wall, which makes it far easier to place. If you have looked at a dozen bird baths and found them all too bright against your borders, this is the one that solves it.

  2. 02

    A 20 inch basin gives a bird room to hesitate.

    They land on the rim, settle, look around, and only then step in. A generous edge leaves room for that, and wide basins hold birds longer than narrow ones.

  3. 03

    Fill to two inches, not to the brim.

    At that depth chickadees stand and sip, robins get their whole body in and shake water everywhere, and bees land on the wet edge to drink. Filled to the top it becomes a drinking stop.

  4. 04

    Dry brushed finish, which needs the dark ground.

    Silver gray on the raised leaf tips, near black in the recesses. The same acanthus carving on pale stone reads flat by comparison.

Where to put it

Dark pieces belong in front of planting rather than against a dark hedge or wall, where the outline disappears. Green foliage, a mixed border or a lawn edge all work. Twenty four inches puts the basin at a height most species treat as safe. Leave two or three feet of open ground and keep a shrub within a short flight for cover.

Concrete Leaf Bird Bath Acanthus Carved Size, Weight, and Materials

Dimensions24.4 in. tall, 20 in. basin
Weight31.9 lb.
MaterialConcrete
FinishCharcoal, dry brushed, sealed
DesignAcanthus leaf pedestal with egg and dart rim
AssemblyTwo piece, no tools required
Recommended useOutdoor year round
Dimensions and size chart for the 20" wide pedestal birdbath

Keeping This Concrete Leaf Bird Bath Acanthus Carved in Good Order

Concrete Leaf Bird Bath Acanthus Carved upkeep, in three lines

  • Every 2 to 3 days Change the water, more often in hot weather.
  • Every week Scrub with a stiff brush and rinse. No soap, no bleach.
  • Before the first frost Drain it, then turn it over or store it under cover.
Looking after the finish

A soft brush every couple of weeks keeps the acanthus recesses clear and the contrast sharp. Charcoal hides general marks well, so upkeep is lighte...

  • 3 years Warranty against manufacturing defects
  • 60 days Returns, no restocking fee
  • Free shipping Continental US, from California or New Jersey

Questions About This Concrete Leaf Bird Bath Acanthus Carved

Why dark rather than pale?
A pale bath is an object in front of your planting. A dark one settles into it, so what you notice is the water. It also holds its outline at dusk, when pale stone goes flat.
Does dark concrete get hot in sun?
Any concrete in full sun warms up. Water in a shallow basin warms with it, which birds generally like in spring and which means topping up more often in high summer.
What are the two carvings?
Acanthus leaf on the column, egg and dart around the rim and base. Two classical motifs doing different jobs, one for volume and one for rhythm.
Will birds use a charcoal acanthus bird bath?
The 20 inch basin with a wide rim gives them somewhere to land and assess from. Fill to two inches, keep the approach open, and have cover within a short flight.
What is the widest bird bath basin you carry?
Twenty inches across on this one. A wide basin lets several birds bathe at once and holds its level longer in hot weather, and at 24.4 inches tall the proportions still read correctly rather than top heavy.
Does a dark concrete bird bath heat the water in summer?
A dark surface warms faster than a pale one in full sun, which is a reason to put any bath where it gets shade in the afternoon. Change the water every two to three days in summer and the temperature takes care of itself.

Ships free from California or New Jersey, and it is covered for three years.

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