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birdnesting

birdnesting

1 9.9
Looking for birds' nests to take their eggs
  • noun
  • /ˈbɜrdˌnɛstɪŋ/
  • Jargon
: recolección de nidos
  • The practice of birdnesting is discouraged in many nature reserves due to its impact on wild bird populations.

Examples

  • During spring, some people engage in birdnesting to collect rare eggs.

  • He wrote a book documenting his experiences with birdnesting in remote forests.

  • He loves birdnesting during the spring.

  • Is birdnesting a popular hobby in your area?

  • During spring, many enthusiasts participate in birdnesting to find and collect unique eggs.

  • The guide highlights the thrill of birdnesting, detailing the most sought-after bird species for egg collectors.

  • In some regions, birdnesting is a cherished tradition, with families searching for nests together each season.

Surface Forms

birdnesting singular
birdnestings plural

Morphology

birdnesting = bird + nest (transparent) = bird + nest + ing

Formed from the clear compound 'bird' + 'nest' with the gerundive suffix '-ing' indicating the activity or practice.

Etymology

Birdnesting comes from the simple parts bird and nest, so picture someone going to a 'nest' to look for or take eggs. So birdnesting is the activity of searching for birds' nests, usually to collect eggs.