A bird bath is something we use all the time.  There is a small creek running in front of the house but the birds much prefer to use the ones closer to the feeding stations.  I also have a small fountain they use for a shower.  It is intriguing to watch them as they fly back and forth, chasing one another or just having a rest.  The baths we have are high enough to keep the chipmunks out but low enough to put fresh water in.  They also have to  be cleaned often as some of the birds tend to leave their droppings behind.