Spot for brooding (4)
I believe the answer is:
nest
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">spot for brooding</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for nest that I've seen before include "comfortable residence" , "Home to a bird" , "Cosy retreat" , "Den" , "Place to lay eggs" .)