bird-nesting

noun

1. searching for birds' nests as a hobby, often to steal the eggs

Example Sentences

He "didn't take school very seriously" and recalled playing truant one day with his friend - the headmaster's son - "to go bird-nesting".

From BBC

"Right now, Kristin and Jay are 'bird-nesting' in terms of custody, where the kids stay put in one home and the parents rotate in and out," an insider revealed.

From Fox News

When he built his home, he placed a six-acre grassy meadow in front of it, which he mows once a year after bird-nesting season.

From Seattle Times

When he built his home, he placed a six-acre grassy meadow in front of it, which he mows once a year after bird-nesting season.

From Washington Post

Hallac says the state and the park are discussing joint management of the land on issues such as dog leash laws and bird-nesting policies.

From Seattle Times