WATCH: Crow flocks over Israel go viral, spark conspiracy theories

Large flocks of crows seen over parts of Tel Aviv have sparked widespread attention and conspiracy theories on social media amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

A viral video circulating online shows thousands of birds filling the sky and gathering across busy streets, with footage captured both from ground level and above the city skyline. The unusual scene quickly gained traction, with users describing it as striking and mysterious.

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Many social media users have linked the phenomenon to fears surrounding the ongoing conflict in Israel, with some interpreting the mass gathering of birds as a possible warning sign or omen. Posts shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) suggest the behavior could signal an impending disaster, reflecting long-standing cultural beliefs that animals can sense danger before it occurs.

However, experts have dismissed these claims, stating that such interpretations are not based on scientific evidence. Israel is located along a major migratory route connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, where large seasonal bird movements are common.

Wildlife specialists explain that flocks of this size are a natural occurrence during migration periods and are not linked to any supernatural or predictive behavior.