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API
API Four Seasons Heated
Ice-free water through northern winters.
62Bird
4.2· 200 Amazon ratings
$119.99
Price checked Oct 22, 2026Buy on Amazon
Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Oct 22, 2026Price checked Oct 22, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 130 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Northern birders wanting simple always-on heated water on a deck rail or pole through hard winters.
Skip it if
Skip if you want a thermostat or large basin, since it runs constantly and buyers flag stability and capacity. Rated 4.2 stars on about 200 ratings, just under our usual 4.3 bar.
Type
Deck/pole-mount heated bath
Material
Plastic
Heated
Yes (no thermostat)
Mounting
Deck rail or pole
Buyers praise
- Bird Happiness
- Effectiveness
- Heating Performance
- Water Retention
Buyers flag
- Leveling
- Water Capacity
- Stability
- Value for money
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Skip it if
You want a thermostat or large basin, since it runs constantly and buyers flag stability and capacity. Rated 4.2 stars on about 200 ratings, just under our usual 4.3 bar.
Wind is an issue, since the lightweight resin needs filling to stay stable and draws durability concerns.
Type
Deck/pole-mount heated bath
Pedestal birdbath
Material
Plastic
Polyresin
Water capacity
—
0.8 gallons
Basin depth
—
—
Heated
Yes (no thermostat)
No
Mounting
Deck rail or pole
Freestanding pedestal
The BirdingScore, unpacked
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Owner satisfaction61/100
Field value60/100
Specifications
- Type
- Deck/pole-mount heated bath
- Material
- Plastic
- Heated
- Yes (no thermostat)
- Mounting
- Deck rail or pole
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from API)Show
- Bath easily mounted to wooden deck rail with ez-tilt-to-clean deck mount and pole mount hardware included
- Heated for all-season use in cold climates
- Weather-resistant plastic ,No Thermostat bird bath to shut off
- Compact Size
- Three-year warranty
- Supplies ice-free water all winter long
Marketing copy as listed by the manufacturer — not our assessment.