When Birdsong Fades: The 2026 Drought and Its Impact on Breeding Birds
The exceptional drought of 2026 changed living conditions for many birds in Brittany. On our nature-friendly property in Côtes-d’Armor, bird activity declined noticeably during the breeding season. While some songbirds abandoned their nests or apparently did not attempt further broods, common moorhens raised young with striking success. Scientific studies show how differently bird species respond to drought and heat.
