Cryptic crossword clue
Bird’s first need having flown north — possible site for nest? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BLACKTHORN

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The straight part
We know that "possible site for nest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case possible site for nest = blackthorn.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BLACKTHORN mean?

BLACKTHORN noun
  1. A large shrub or small tree, Prunus spinosa, that is native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa. It has a dark bark and bears thorns.
  2. A stick or staff taken from this tree.

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