Costco Is Selling A Stunning Copper Birdbath — Is It Actually Worth The Price?

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Options abound when choosing a birdbath, and if you're buying one based on aesthetics, copper is almost always an enticing option. A copper birdbath is not only beautiful, it also resists algae, so it requires less frequent cleaning than those made from other materials. Even better, the metal ages to a nice patina, and it doesn't have to be particularly expensive. The Good Directions standing copper birdbath sold by Costco is one such example of a copper birdbath that has received a fair amount of praise from buyers. 

At 13 ½ inches wide and 2 inches deep, it's fairly narrow, so it could be a nice choice for a small yard or garden. It's 40 inches high on its stand, which stakes into the ground, so it's tall enough to make birds feel safe from ground-based predators, and to give you a good view of the day's visitors. The basin is hand-hammered, 22-gauge copper, rather than some lightweight, flimsy copper plate. It also has embossed designs around the rim for a bit of decorative flair. 

At $75, it may seem a bit expensive for a small birdbath, though it's the same price on Amazon, with a slightly shorter stand. Costco reviewers rated it 4.6 out of 5 stars on average. Of that, 247 of the 317 people who rated it gave it a perfect score, indicating most Costco buyers were more than happy with their purchase.

Reviewers on Costco's website generally describe the the birdbath bowl as beautiful and well made. A reviewer named Sierra says they owned an earlier version of this birdbath, but that the new one's basin is "much better because the shape is more shallow and is set in a bracket," noting this "allows it to easily lift out to empty spoiled water and replace with fresh [water]."

Another reviewer named betazoidmba says, "Lovely bird bath, nice weight — not heavy, but not flimsy," and notes the stand is easy to assemble. "It's shallow enough for birds to stand in. The only caveat is to keep it out of hot sunlight, because it's metal [and] gets too hot for little birdy feet," the reviewer adds. This point could be true with any metal birdbath in full sun. Placing a birdbath in the shade helps prevent algae growth, too.

While the staked base makes the bath easy to move around the yard, some reviewers feel the stake's design could be improved. One user notes the design, which has 2 small prongs and a larger center prong, isn't ideal. "The stability and balance of the birdbath would be greatly improved if the base could be constructed with a center prong surrounded by 4 outer prongs," they explain. Not only would that provide birds with a more stable, comfortable experience, but it could help prevent raccoons or other pests from pushing the bath over, according to the reviewer.