The natural instinct of animals to return to their nest or birthplace; a behavioral tendency seen in migratory birds, insects, fish, etc. (yojijukugo).
ハチの帰巣本能を利用して、養蜂場では巣の管理を行っている。
Beekeepers manage hives by utilizing the bees' homing instinct.
迷子の犬でも強い帰巣本能があれば自分で家に戻ることがある。
Even lost dogs can sometimes find their way home on their own if they have a strong homing instinct.
サケは長い回遊の末、帰巣本能で産卵場所に戻る。
Salmon, after long migrations, return to their spawning grounds by homing instinct.