From disappearing farmland birds to new southern species moving north, ornithologist explains how climate change is reshaping Slovakia's birdlife.
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This summer has once again made it clear that drought is no longer a rare phenomenon but a new reality. Wetlands are drying up, flowering meadows are blooming earlier, and some species of birds and butterflies are disappearing. At the same time, species that until recently were typical of southern Europe are beginning to appear here. What does the current state of nature tell us about the consequences of climate change? Why is biodiversity declining, and can we still reverse this trend?
"In the lowlands, we can help wetlands by restoring natural water regimes and retaining water in the landscape. But what are we going to do about the Tatras? Some species adapted to cold conditions will simply disappear as temperatures continue to rise," says JOZEF RIDZOŇ of the Slovak Ornithological Society/BirdLife Slovakia.
How has this summer's drought affected habitats in Slovakia? Which regions have been hit the hardest?
