Eyrie

usgb/ˈɪri,ˈeri/
noun

A bird's nest which is built high on a cliff or a tall building.

The eagle returned to its eyrie on the mountain peak.
Visual representation of "eyrie" - A bird's nest which is built high on a cliff or a tall building

Often appears as...

  • eagle's eyrie
  • hawk's eyrie
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Natural Highness

Usually refers to high-elevation nests, suggesting safety or dominance.

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The falcon's eyrie was strategically placed atop the high cliffs.
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Bird Specific

Often associated with large birds of prey like eagles or hawks, not small birds.

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Spotting the eagle's eyrie, we quietly observed from a distance.
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Remote Location

Implies inaccessibility and privacy, highlighting the remoteness of the nest's location.

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We needed binoculars to view the hawk's eyrie.
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