It is not uncommon for environmentalists to ruffle their feathers. But seeing associations divided over the reintroduction into France of an endangered bird is more comical. However, this is the case of the project to release capercaillie, in the Vosges, where this imposing gallinaceous with its grey-black coat and greenish plastron is in the process of disappearing.
The Vosges prefecture recently gave the green light to the capture of forty birds per year for five years in Norway, where the population is estimated at 200,000 individuals, in order to reintroduce them into the heart of the Ballons des Regional Natural Park. Vosges. But while seven animals have already been taken, four of which must be released very soon, five local environmental NGOs have filed an appeal for summary suspension before the Nancy administrative court.