Source: Reuters
12 December 2025
According Reuters, Spanish forestry agents have detected four distinct outbreaks of avian influenza in wild birds within the central Madrid region. The viral surge has resulted in the collection of hundreds of dead storks over recent weeks, with more than 100 carcasses discovered in the last 24 hours alone. These outbreaks are indicative of an unprecedented wave of avian influenza sweeping across Europe this season. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), thousands of cases in wild birds have already been reported across 29 countries. Authorities are currently removing carcasses employing strict biosecurity measures to mitigate further viral spread in the ecosystem.
