巣替え
Meanings
1
changing nests; moving to a new nest
Used for birds or other animals that relocate to a different nest. Often implies seasonal or breeding-related movement.
It's the season when swallows change nests.
2
changing one's place of entertainment; moving to a different pleasure spot
rare term
Rare, old-fashioned term for moving from one drinking or entertainment establishment to another. Modern Japanese would more commonly use はしご or 場所を変える.
It is said that old-time pleasure-seekers enjoyed changing their place of merriment night after night.