What are the five ways to move water in birdbaths to entice wild birds to visit?

Moving water is more likely to attract wild birds than still water and to prevent mosquitoes. Several ways are available to move water:

As always, place the birdbath in a good location and keep it clean.

1. Misters. A mister, as the name suggests, delivers a fine water mist. Birds that prefer not to be very wet appreciate the mist. If misters dampen nearby plant leaves, all the better; some wild birds like to take leaf baths.
2. Drippers. Drippers offer a bit more water than a mister but at a generally slower pace.
3. Bubblers. Giving a much more subtle effect, bubblers provide a gentle bubbling movement in the water. In places where drought restrictions prevent drippers or misters, bubblers and wave-action makers are often good alternatives.
4. Wave-Action. Relatively new on the market, wave-action makers create ripples in the birdbath. An even more subtle affect than bubblers, the wave-action maker can be a bit quieter.
5. Fountains. Sometimes ornate, sometimes simple, fountains move water more energetically than their counterparts. A simple single-tier fountain will provide some draw for wild birds, and a multi-tiered fountain may see more birds splashing in the pools or washing their wings in the falling water.