Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Hundreds of storks found dead in Madrid amid bird flu surge
Lots of storks have been found dead near Madrid, Spain.
The authorities think these birds have a sickness called bird flu.
They are cleaning up the dead birds very carefully to stop the sickness from spreading.
This sickness is also happening in many other places in Europe.
The good news is that it doesn't seem to be dangerous for people.
The birds are visitors from northern Europe and they might have brought the sickness with them.
The authorities are working hard to keep everything safe.
Spanish authorities detected four bird flu outbreaks in wild storks in Madrid.
Hundreds of dead storks, including over a hundred in the past 24 hours, were collected.
The storks, migratory birds from northern Europe, are believed to be carrying the virus.
Strict biosecurity measures are being used to remove carcasses and prevent further spread.
No serious risk to human health has been reported, and no commercial poultry farms have been affected so far.
- Who
- Spanish authorities and forestry agents
- What
- Detection of bird flu outbreaks and collection of dead storks
- When
- Over the past several weeks, with a recent spike in the past 24 hours
- Where
- Central Madrid region, Spain
- Why
- Storks, migratory birds from northern Europe, are believed to be carrying the virus
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Affected Species
- Wild storks
- Outbreaks Detected
- 4
- Human Risk
- No serious risk reported
- Biosecurity Measures
- Strict measures in place for carcass removal