nesting sites
Where birds nest
Nesting sites are locations where birds or other animals build nests and raise their young.
The term appears most often in wildlife biology and conservation contexts: The wetland provides critical nesting sites for migratory waterfowl.
Development and habitat loss threaten nesting sites for many species.
- denPrivate room or lair
- tree hollowsCavities in trunk wood
- tree cavitiesVoids within trunk wood
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
- mudWet soil mixture
caves · hollow logs · sandy shores · wetlands · wildlife sanctuaries · cavity · riverbanks · scrapes · egg laying · aeries · heronries · burrow · breeding grounds · branch · roosts · marshes · protected areas · safe haven
- forest ecosystemtrees, shrubs, bark, fungi, mushrooms
- rainforestrainforest, jungle, tropical, tropics, canopy
- Pacific CoastPacific Ocean, beach, Pacific coast, sand, Pacific beaches
- wildlife habitatswildlife refuge, breeding grounds, forests, game reserve, conservation area
- bird conservationbird sanctuary, bird refuge, habitat preservation, habitat restoration, bird rescue
- Galapagosgiant tortoises, marine iguanas, marine iguana, Galapagos tortoise, giant tortoise
nesting siteshunting grounds
Area for pursuing game
feeding stations · watering holes · food sources · fishing spots
nesting siteswintering grounds
Seasonal refuge from cold
migratory routes · migration routes · staging areas · flyways · open range