Saturday, February 21, 2026

Word of the Day: lek

 What Merriam-Webster says: an assembly area where animals (such as the prairie chicken) carry on display and courtship behavior.

What I’m thinking about: the bird feeders, where the male cardinals are making claims about territory and their suitability as mates.

• Source: “Lek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster; https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lek. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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