breeding
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The curlew was once a common sight, but numbers have fallen in recent years and there are now thought to be just 150 breeding pairs of curlews left in Northern Ireland.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Native nesting birds, like bald eagles, are protected under federal law, and disturbing active nests can “disrupt breeding and impact their success,” the department said in the post.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Young mice are easier and less expensive to obtain, while aged mice require long term care and breeding.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Beagan said this nesting bird was particularly exciting as it is the "first record we have had of headstarting curlew being back on breeding grounds and potentially breeding".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
By the time we finished eating, about a hundred people had gathered on the sidewalk outside the restaurant, the commotion only breeding more commotion.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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