Thanks for the offer of a contribution for the nesting platform plans. However, our plans are printed in our book, Swans of the World Habitats and we are on back-order. So, I am sending you Bob Knox's phone number at Knox Swans and Dogs. Bob has plans and actual nesting boxes already built. Although some swans will not use a nesting box, if you can get your birds to use a box, then you are correct in that they will be much safer. Bob's phone number is (847) 875-3947 and he will be a valuable resource for you. Please let him know that The Regal Swan referred you. The Regal Swan