rookeries

[US]/ˈrʊkəriz/
[UK]/ˈrʊkəriz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a colony of rooks (a type of bird); dens of seals or similar animals; run-down and overcrowded housing; slums

Phrases & Collocations

sea rookeries

bird rookeries

rookery sites

rookery colonies

rookery areas

rookery management

rookery protection

rookery monitoring

rookery habitats

rookery populations

Example Sentences

rookeries are often found on remote islands.

the rookery was teeming with seabirds.

photographers flock to rookeries during breeding season.

many species of birds use rookeries for nesting.

the rookery is a protected area for wildlife.

visitors can observe the rookery from a distance.

rookeries are crucial for the survival of certain bird species.

conservation efforts focus on protecting rookeries.

the sounds from the rookery can be quite loud.

rookeries provide a safe haven for young birds.

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