Storks on a Landfill Site, Portugal (IMAGE) University of East Anglia Caption White storks are addicted to junk food and make round-trips of almost 100km to get their fix -- according to new research from the University of East Anglia. In folklore, storks would carry babies to parents around the world. But since the mid 1980s, increasing numbers no longer migrate from Europe to Africa for the winter. Instead, many live in Spain and Portugal the whole year round - feeding on 'junk food' from landfill sites, which provide an abundant and reliable food supply. The bird is among a growing number of migratory species that have changed their behaviour due to human influences and global environmental change. This research is the first to confirm that white storks are now resident nesting and living near landfill sites all year round. Credit University of East Anglia Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.