aeries
Raptors' lofty dwellings
Aeries is the plural of aerie, a large nest built by a bird of prey such as an eagle or hawk, typically situated on a cliff or high in a tree.
By extension, an aerie is any dwelling perched at a great height: The penthouse aeries of Manhattan offer stunning views.
The word suggests remoteness, elevation, and a certain wild grandeur.
Vertical measurements or summits
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
- cliffsideEdge of steep rock
- mountaintopSummit of a peak
crag · precipice · ridge · escarpment · overlook · lofty · altitude · pinnacle
heights
Vertical measurements or summits
mountaintop · crag · precipice · ridge · escarpment · overlook · lofty · altitude · pinnacle · highland
nest
Animal-built shelter for young
chicks · brood · fledge · incubate · breeding · hatchlings · clutch · nestlings · territory · mate
stronghold
Fortified place of defense
retreat · hideaway · bastion · keep · redoubt · lair · domain · haven · fastness · watchtower
- raptor habitatscliff face, cliffs, cliff faces, nesting sites, rocky outcrop