I was certain fireworks must seriously upset all wildlife. I remember on Millennium Eve, I went out up the hill behind my house just before midnight, and then the sky was lit up all around with fireworks, and the noises were terrific. It sounded like a battlefield.
Birds which had gone to roost hours before were flying around in a panic, and I was concerned also about the pregnant sheep which were in a field up there.
It was nice from a human point of view to see the huge display, but I thought at the time it was having a devastating effect on all the creatures.
I am not surprised fireworks have long lasting effects on creatures. Powerful adrenalin surges are likely to do damage which makes a mark, and isn't suddenly gone when the disturbance has ended.
Birds which had gone to roost hours before were flying around in a panic, and I was concerned also about the pregnant sheep which were in a field up there.
It was nice from a human point of view to see the huge display, but I thought at the time it was having a devastating effect on all the creatures.
I am not surprised fireworks have long lasting effects on creatures. Powerful adrenalin surges are likely to do damage which makes a mark, and isn't suddenly gone when the disturbance has ended.
