Construction Plans

Nest Box Plans

Conical Predator Guard	A metal collar surrounding the pole underneath the nest box. Prevents climbing predators (raccoons, snakes) from reaching the nest box.
Stovepipe Predator Baffle	The most complex, and perhaps the most effective. Prevents climbing predators (raccoons, snakes) from climbing poles.
Noel Predator Guard	A wire mesh tube attached to the front of the nest box. Prevents raccoons and cats from reaching into nest boxes.

Be sure to read the sections on Features of a Good Nest Box and Tips on Nest Box Placement for more details about providing nest boxes.

Additional plans for nest boxes and nesting structures, predator guards, bird feeders, and photo blinds are available at the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center's web site.

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