nesting

6 definitions • 16 examples

the activity of building a nest, or of caring for eggs or baby birds or animals in a nest:

The trees are attractive to birds for nesting.

Turtle nesting has declined by about 22%.

Scientists observe that frog breeding, bird nesting, and flowering are all happening earlier in the year.

the activity of getting the home ready for a new baby:

Nesting is a common instinct that many people experience during pregnancy.

I think nesting has begun - I just want to stay at home and fold baby clothes!

(of birds and some animals) caring for eggs or baby birds or animals in a nest:

Photographers should not approach nesting penguins too closely.

Nesting skylarks do not have the cover they need for a successful breeding season.

for or relating to birds or animals that are caring for their eggs or baby birds or animals in a nest:

nesting season The turtles have just entered their nesting season.

nesting site The beaches are nesting sites for terns.

nesting ground Every spring, the geese cross the Himalayas to reach their nesting grounds.

nesting area The trees' hollow trunks provide nesting areas for some bird and bat species.

Data suggests that loggerhead turtles have altered their nesting cycles.

relating to the activity of preparing the home for a new baby:

nesting instinct She had no nesting instincts at all and had nothing prepared for the arrival of the baby.

Don't be upset if the nesting urge doesn't strike you at all.

fitting inside each other:

nesting doll She brought back a set of Russian nesting dolls.

In the corner of the room was a set of three nesting tables.