In May 2026, heavy rainfall—120 mm in just 24 hours—caused significant flooding in the Camargue region of southern France, submerging flamingo nesting sites on marsh islands. Despite this disruption, the local flamingo population is not at serious risk. The species has seen a strong recovery in recent years, with 18,000 flamingo chicks recorded in 2025 and over 50,000 individuals wintering in the area. Flamingos had nearly vanished from the region in the 1960s due to the loss of suitable breeding grounds, but conservation efforts have helped them rebound. The Revue Salamandre issue 296, titled Ces oiseaux qui vont mieux ("These Birds Are Doing Better"), discusses the recovery of multiple bird species in Europe. Among them are the black stork, flamingo, pink flamingo, and bald ibis. Conservation work, better management of large lakes, and changes in climate have helped species like the netted raven, bald ibis, white egret, golden eagle, and long-eared owl return to the region. Warmer winters have also allowed birds like the reed bunting and Cetti's warbler to expand their range into northeastern France and northern Switzerland. Cetti's warbler, once limited to the Ticino region of Switzerland, is now being spotted in Geneva, with experts predicting that it will soon start nesting there. In the Swiss Prealps near Fribourg, a rare bird, the bald ibis, successfully nested in a small village in 2026. This milestone follows a reintroduction program in Austria, where two bald ibises raised three offspring that same summer. The success of these efforts highlights the potential for conservation programs to restore populations of endangered species. The Revue Salamandre also includes reports on ecological topics, such as alternatives to large water basins for the upcoming dry autumn season and a documentary following a fox family dealing with new challenges during leaf fall after enduring a heatwave. Additional content includes a section on the resilience of foxes, a comic about the legendary life of Archibald Quartier, a feature on squirrel geography, and an interview with Sandrine Bélier, a green lobbyist. Filmmaker Vincent Chabloz also shares insights into his creative process. Other sections cover observing the caterpillar of the bramble moth and exploring plant-based culinary creations.