In recent days, the skies over Manilva have become the stage for a truly astonishing and unusual spectacle. Hundreds of storks have settled on the rooftops, leaving many of our residents open-mouthed as they watch from their windows. This unusual event has generated great interest and anticipation.
This phenomenon is part of one of nature’s most impressive events: the migration of birds across the Strait of Gibraltar. Each year, around 30 million birds of various species make this incredible journey between Europe and Africa. They do so twice a year: once in spring, from February to May, when they travel from south to north towards their breeding grounds, and again at this time of year, from July to October, when they return from Europe to Africa after the breeding season to spend the winter. These birds take advantage of warm air currents to make their crossing easier.
In the afternoon hours, when thermal currents weaken, the birds tend to stop and wait until the following morning to continue their exhausting journey. However, this year conditions seem to have come together in an unusual way. The currents have led these flocks of storks to decide to spend the night in our town, creating an uncommon spectacle that has captured everyone’s attention.
The sky has become a true canvas, adorned by the majesty of these migratory birds that have taken over our rooftops. It is a reminder of the astonishing beauty and complexity of nature, which often offers us unexpected surprises.
