nesting

British

/ ˈnɛstɪŋ /

noun

the tendency to arrange one's immediate surroundings, such as a work station, to create a place where one feels secure, comfortable, or in control

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A new study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution explores this question by examining oviraptor nesting behavior and hatching patterns.

From Science Daily

Katz, 51, a librarian in West Hollywood, has two children with her “nesting partner,” and another partner whom she does not live with.

From Los Angeles Times

The newborns are currently being monitored by the zoo's veterinary team and, while spending much of their time in their nesting area, are expected to be on view to the public in the coming weeks.

From BBC

About 1,800 meters of hedge has been laid so far, but the project will be halted during nesting months to ensure no birds or other species are disturbed by the work.

From BBC

The pair believed to be nesting in Yurok country were captive born and released in 2022, as part of the first group reintroduced in that region.

From Los Angeles Times

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