The City’s Habitat for Homes program encourages its residents to create habitats in their homes by growing native gardens and having bird baths for native animals to find shelter and food. Cockburn residents can receive a 50% rebate (up to $50) towards the cost of a bird bath. A completed form, proof of address and proof of purchase must be provided. There is a limit of one rebate per household.
Note: Rebates will be processed within 8 weeks and are paid at the end of the month.
To apply, complete the online application form below.
Bird Bath Rebate Application Form
Bird baths should be:
- Chest height making them less reachable to cats and dogs
- Around 6cm deep to help native birds drink and wash
- Lightweight, as they are easier to clean and move
Bird baths should be:
- Located on your private property (e.g. not on the verge)
- In sheltered areas (e.g. under a tree) to keep cool
- Close to or connected to existing reticulation, to save on water.
Safety
Place a stick or rock in your bird bath to give visiting insects a chance to climb out.
Hygiene
Hygiene is very important. Bathing birds can potentially put diseases in the water. There are records of various avian flus spreading from unhygienic bird baths. Cleaning (with a soft brush) and regularly changing the bath water will help eliminate the spread of disease.
Regularly-filling bird baths
Bathing birds often splash most of the water out. Regularly filling bird baths once or twice a day is often needed, especially during summer.
Please contact Environmental Services for more information on 08 9411 3444 or at customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au.