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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Early nesting birds have lost eggs, and conservationists warn spring may bring noticeably fewer butterflies and insects as floodwaters have swept away eggs and overwintering larvae.

From BBC

The operation's name - "matryoshkas" are Russian nesting dolls - mirrors its method, which encases an original false claim in layers of ambient re-posts from old or hacked social media accounts.

From BBC

Ravens recently ate the internet-famous bald eagle couple’s two eggs, a sad twist to the nesting season.

From Los Angeles Times

As the beach is a site of special scientific interest for nesting birds, the litter can also prove a hazard for wildlife.

From BBC

The creatures are the most common turtle in the Mediterranean, nesting on beaches from Greece and Turkey to Israel and Libya.

From BBC

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