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Decorative nest box entrance hole protector plate - "The Heart" predator guard model

The Heart: An original and charming heart-shaped protective plate to secure the entrance hole of your nesting boxes. Handcrafted, it acts as a barrier against predators while adding an irresistible decorative touch to your garden.

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Decorative Nest Box Entrance Hole Protection Plate - Anti-Predator Protection

A protective plate to reduce and/or protect the entrance hole of a nest box. Additionally, the plate prevents squirrels, woodpeckers, or other bird species from enlarging the entrance hole, making the nest safer and protecting its residents from predators.

This plate also prevents larger birds from occupying the nest, ensuring it's used by the species for which it is intended.

Benefits:
- Trusted: Approved by environmental organizations in Europe
- Improved Survival: Helps protect nesting birds
- Anti-Predator Protection: The hole remains protected against enlargement

Available in various colors and diameters to suit different garden bird species.

Ideal for:

Ø28: Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Marsh Tit
Ø32: Great Tit, House Sparrow
Ø34: House Sparrow, Nuthatch, Black Redstart

Looking for another style to decorate your garden?

Discover our entire collection of artisanal protection plates! From the retro charm of our "Persienne" model, to the romanticism of our "Cœur" (Heart) model, the zest of our "Soleil" (Sun) model, or the poetry of our "Cosmos" or "Oiseau" (Bird) models, find the perfect silhouette to personalize the nest box of your little protected ones.

Material:
All my creations are designed and manufactured by me using PETG, a durable material – more modern than wood!

• Durable: resistant to sun, rain, and frost without deteriorating.
• Hygienic: easy to clean, no mold or pests.
• Design: lightweight, strong, and aesthetic, with a modern style.

I chose to make my creations from PETG because, unlike PLA (used by some sellers), PETG perfectly withstands climatic conditions such as humidity, heat, UV, and frost…

The electricity for manufacturing is supplied by solar panels during the day and by decarbonized energy for the rest of the time!

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It fulfills two essential roles:

Effective protection against predators: It secures access to the nest box by preventing undesirable creatures (like woodpeckers or rodents) from enlarging the entrance hole to attack the brood.

A unique aesthetic touch: With its original heart-shaped design, it adds irresistible charm to your nest box and garden.

The protector plate attaches very simply with screws directly to the front of your birdhouse.

It already has pre-drilled holes, strategically placed to make your task easier. You simply need to:

Place the plate, perfectly aligning its central opening with the entrance hole of your birdhouse.

Screw it firmly to secure it against the wood.

Once screwed on, it becomes one with the birdhouse and perfectly withstands predator attacks!

The diameter of your birdhouse's entrance hole and its location will determine which species will take up residence there. The plate simply adapts to the existing diameter to secure it.

Here are the birds you can attract to your home based on the diameter of your model's hole:

- 28 mm diameter: Ideal for small tits (blue tit, crested tit, coal tit).

- 32 mm diameter: Perfect for great tits, house sparrows, or pied flycatchers.

- 34 mm diameter: Suitable for slightly larger birds like tree sparrows or nuthatches.

Orientation: East or South-East, to shelter the nest box from prevailing winds and rain while avoiding overheating.

Height: Between 2 and 3 meters from the ground to keep the brood out of reach of cats and predators.

Environment: A quiet place, away from foot traffic and feeders, to limit stress on the parents.

Position: Slightly tilted forward to prevent rain from entering through the entrance hole.

Here's why it's useful in all seasons:

In spring (nesting period): This is the crucial time when the plate actively protects eggs, and then chicks, from predator attacks.

In autumn and winter: Birds use it as an essential shelter to protect themselves from cold, rain, and wind during the night. The louvre also blocks access to rodents that might try to settle there for the winter.

Extra tip: Install your nesting box in autumn or early winter. This gives birds time to locate the spot and get used to it well before the start of mating season in spring!