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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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While this method was less efficient than that of modern birds, it may have been well suited to their nesting style, which appears to have shifted from buried nests to semi-open ones.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

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 • Mar. 8, 2026

The couple is now in their eighth year nesting together.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

High winds and saturated ground have also toppled trees, removing nesting cavities for birds and burrows for mammals such as badgers and rabbits.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

“And here’s where we’re thinking of moving our nesting site next year.”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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