The 'Backyard Eclipse' Solar Birdbath Fountain | Austram Solar-Powered Fountain Disc & Pump

The Experience

Moving water is one of the single most effective upgrades a bird steward can make to an existing bath — and the Austram Solar Birdbath Fountain delivers it without a single wire, outlet, or ongoing cost. A compact 6.25" plastic disc rests directly on the surface of any medium to large bird bath, surrounded by 14 solar panels that power an integrated pump beneath, drawing water up through your choice of five distinct fountain head settings — from a gentle bubble to a more dramatic splash pattern. The result is continuous surface motion that research confirms attracts significantly more bird species than a still basin, while the disrupted water surface simultaneously discourages mosquitoes from laying eggs.

A foam underside allows the unit to float securely in any bath material — stone, resin, glass, metal, concrete — without modification or hardware. Installation is genuinely simple: place the disc in full, unobstructed sun, adjust your bath's water level to match available sunlight, and you have a self-sustaining water feature running on nothing but daylight. No batteries to replace. No electrical access required. No ongoing cost beyond the bath itself.

Scientific Engineering

• 14-Panel Solar Array: Fourteen individual solar panels surround the central water outlet, maximizing surface area for light capture and powering the integrated pump beneath without reliance on battery storage or electrical hookup.
• Five-Setting Fountain Head System: A selection of interchangeable fountain heads allows five distinct splash patterns — giving the steward control over both the visual display and the auditory signature of moving water, from subtle bubbling to a more pronounced splash that carries sound further across the property.
• Universal Foam-Cushioned Mounting: A foam underside layer allows secure placement across any bird bath material — stone, resin, concrete, glass, or metal — without adhesive, hardware, or risk of scratching delicate basin surfaces.
• Sunlight-Dependent Performance Calibration: Optimal operation requires full, unobstructed sun exposure and correct water height relative to available sunlight — direct correlation between panel exposure and pump output means placement and water level are the two variables that determine fountain performance.
• Vibration-Stable Pump Mounting: Securing the pump firmly to the uppermost portion of the fountain assembly prevents vibration-related drift or noise during operation, maintaining consistent fountain performance throughout the day.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• Zero Operating Cost, Zero Environmental Footprint: Solar power means the Backyard Eclipse runs entirely on sunlight — no batteries to replace, no electricity to draw, no ongoing cost or environmental impact beyond the initial purchase. For the steward who values self-sufficient, low-intervention garden infrastructure, this is about as close to "set it and forget it" as moving water gets.
• Multi-Species Attraction Through Motion: Moving water attracts a meaningfully broader range of bird species than still water alone — the combined visual shimmer and auditory splash of a working fountain reach birds that a static basin never would.
• Complete Bath Maintenance System: Pair the Backyard Eclipse with CareFree Bird Bath Protector for organic buildup management, or the Copper Stopper Purification Discs for antimicrobial water quality in non-galvanized baths — moving water and clean water working together for the healthiest possible bath environment.

Specifications

• Disc Dimensions: 6.25" dia. x 1.5"H
• Power: Solar panel array (14 panels), battery-free
• Fountain Settings: 5 interchangeable spray patterns
• Mounting: Floats in existing bird bath via foam underside — compatible with all basin materials
• Construction: Plastic, foam
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
• Shipping Weight: 1 lb