birdnesting

/ˈbɜrdˌnɛstɪŋ/
noun
  1. The activity of searching for and observing bird nests, often as a hobby or for scientific study.
    • The club organized a birdnesting walk to identify different species' nests.
    • She took up birdnesting to learn more about local wildlife.
    • Birdnesting is a popular pastime for nature lovers during spring.
  2. A custody arrangement where children stay in the family home and parents take turns living there, rather than the children moving between homes.
    • Some families find birdnesting helps children adjust to the separation more easily.
    • Birdnesting can be expensive because both parents need a second place to live.
    • After the divorce, they tried birdnesting so the kids wouldn't have to switch houses.
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