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Unfortunately, given that some bird baths cost nearly $200 at the local home and garden store, you'll be out a pretty penny if you want to make your backyard a bonafide birdie stomping ground.

Saint4xo / Getty Images. As with all things solar, the solar panels only collect energy when there is sufficient sunshine. But when they do, they run a fountain with zero-emissions electricity.