Bonfire night fireworks cause major distress to wild geese, study finds

Researchers recommend that displays do not take place in areas with large wildlife populations

Though fireworks on bonfire night bring joy to many people, it is likely to be a night of terror and distress for the UK's geese.

Research by Anglia Ruskin University has found that firework displays cause wild birds to suffer significant distress, and researchers have recommended that displays do not take place in areas with large wildlife populations.