The lagopède alpin (also known as the alpine ptarmigan) and the grand tétras (a type of partridge) have been officially classified as protected species in France, according to two recent decrees published in the Official Journal. This means it is now illegal to hunt these birds, which are native to the French Alps and other mountainous regions. The move was supported by the League for the Protection of Birds (LPO), which emphasized that this legal protection is crucial for the long-term survival of these species. These two birds now join a list of protected birds established by a 2009 decree, which includes species like the black stork, the spoonbill, the grey heron, the golden eagle, the black vulture, and the snow bunting. The lagopède alpin, known for its white winter plumage that helps it blend with snow and avoid predators, is now fully protected. Similarly, the grand tétras, which is often seen during its mating season, has also been added to the list of protected animals in France. This protection extends to their nests and eggs, ensuring that they can breed without disturbance. In the Camargue region, pink flamingos are among the protected birds, living year-round along the Mediterranean coast. These birds, like many others, can be observed in their natural habitat but cannot be hunted or disturbed. Other protected species include the peregrine falcon, which nests on rocky cliffs and is now fully safeguarded during its mating season. The bearded vulture, one of the largest birds of prey in Europe with a wingspan of nearly 3 meters, is also protected in France. Meanwhile, the kingfisher, known for its bright colors and ability to catch fish, is free to hunt without fear of disturbance because it is on the protected species list. In the Sept-Îles archipelago in Brittany, puffins—often associated with Iceland—are also protected and can be observed in their natural habitat without being hunted or disturbed. Common birds like the redstart, easily identified by its red-orange face and chest, are also protected under the same 2009 decree. The European eagle owl, a nocturnal raptor that lives in cliffs and can be heard from far away, is another protected species. The golden eagle, which cannot be hunted in France, lives in mountainous areas with fully protected habitats. The white stork, known for raising its young in a nest without human interference, is also protected. These measures ensure that these birds can thrive in their natural environments, free from human disturbance.