surroundings

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According to the nonprofit Owl Research Institute, this stage is known as fledgling, when young birds leave the nest before they are fully capable of flight and begin exploring their surroundings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Jalal Haidar, a Lebanese-American who took over as the airport's chief operating officer two months ago, also expressed full confidence in the airport, its surroundings and the airspace.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Donovan has taken full advantage of the home’s surroundings, regularly sharing videos of the garden on his Instagram account, including a January 2023 clip of a flock of robins visiting a birdbath on the grounds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Peanut cannot smell, but caregivers say that limitation does not appear to be stopping him from adjusting to his new surroundings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“The behaviors we monitor include eating bamboo, locomotion, drinking, resting, sitting, exercise, investigating their surroundings, and scratching. The protocols are constantly being updated as the research progresses.”

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh