This worked out wonderfully. We have 2 birdbaths, but the birds (sparrows and robins mostly) use this one almost exclusively. I've come to believe there are two reasons for this: one, the depth of the water is perfect for robins. I know this because they sit in it, in the middle of the bird bath all the time, just sitting...floating...enjoying. Then every now and then splashing. The other thing must be the slots along the edge. The birds prefer this one to my ceramic bird bath because they can sit more comfortably and securely around the edges. They love this bird bath. They don't care that it's plastic. They are possessive of it, and sometimes will chase other birds away, but sometimes allow other birds to enjoy it too. I have seen 7 birds all at the bath at once. I wish I'd gotten one of these years ago.