When we were laying sod and trying to create a yard from scratch, a bird bath seemed like a frivolous addition. But after the grass and a few trees were planted, our feathered friends started hanging around and it seemed rude not to offer a little hospitality. They needed feeders and a place to bathe and play; now the bird bath seems more like a necessity. Our tip for a website to start your bird supply search: Yardiac. This garden and outdoor store offers a good selection of both feeders, like this decor-minded Mission-style feeder, and some of the most elegant bird baths we’ve seen, such as this sculptural Dynasty bird bath.