nesting

British  

/ ˈnɛstɪŋ /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

"As these seaweed accumulations grow taller and more widespread, they risk blocking hatchlings entirely, draining their limited energy or leaving them stranded. Beyond impeding movement, sargassum may also reduce nesting space and alter incubation conditions."

From Science Daily

Giant loggerhead sea turtles, federally protected as a threatened species, typically start nesting in May.

From Seattle Times

Kenn Kaufman, a bird expert and field guide author, says we’re seeing a broad pattern emerging with Southern birds in search of new nesting territories.

From New York Times

Ants come inside homes in search of three basic things: food, water and nesting habitat.

From Seattle Times

Researchers say the findings illustrate the value of studying long-term nesting sites for reconstructing a species’ ecological history.

From Science Magazine