Shepherds steer their flocks during a Madrid festival, in photos

A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain by shepherds in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights that seem increasingly threatened by urban sprawl and modern agricultural practices, in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain by shepherds in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights that seem increasingly threatened by urban sprawl and modern agricultural practices, in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A sheepherder stands as sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A sheepherder stands as sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Young shepherds herd a flock of sheep through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead the animals through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Young shepherds herd a flock of sheep through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead the animals through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
People in regional traditional costumes take part in the herding of sheep through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead the animals through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
People in regional traditional costumes take part in the herding of sheep through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead the animals through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A sheepherder takes part as sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A sheepherder takes part as sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
People watch as sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, moving through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
People watch as sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, moving through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
People in regional traditional costumes take part in the herding of sheep through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead the animals through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
People in regional traditional costumes take part in the herding of sheep through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead the animals through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A baby goat is carried in arms through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead the animals through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A baby goat is carried in arms through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead the animals through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
People in regional traditional costumes take part in the herding of sheep through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead the animals through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
People in regional traditional costumes take part in the herding of sheep through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead the animals through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A herd of sheep are guided through central Madrid, Spain, as shepherds lead them through the streets in defense of ancient grazing and migration rights in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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MADRID, Spain (AP) — People in Madrid take part in the annual Transhumance Festival, where shepherds reenact the ancient tradition of transporting sheep from summer to winter pastures across the Spanish capital.

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