Rhein in Flames 2025: panic among birds and new protective measures in Bonn

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Rhein on flames: City of Bonn reacts to disturbing video

The recent pictures of the fireworks at “Rhein in Flames” 2025 have led to a wave of dismay. The video, which shows the effects of the fireworks on the bird world in the Rheinauensee, leaves no doubt about the panic -like reaction of the birds. These pictures are more reminiscent of scenes from a war zone, since the animals visibly frightened and look disoriented.

City of Bonn and species protection

The city of Bonn reacted to the applied feedback regarding the video and emphasizes that the protection of nature and biodiversity is a priority before the event. In the run -up to "Rhein in Flames", a planning team was commissioned to monitor the effects of the fireworks on the bird population. In particular, the breeding behavior of the water birds should be recorded and observed.

procedure and measures

In view of this problem, the city of Bonn has already implemented measures to improve nature conservation in 2023. This includes reducing the duration of the fireworks and the absence of certain pyrotechnic effects. For future events by 2026, the Council has decided that such an illumination should continue to be planned, even though the city is aiming to further develop the event under nature and species protection law.

Criticism of the existing measures

The public perception

In essence, the discussion is not only about investigating existing changes, but also about the ethical dilemma, fireworks in nature reserves. Many people are concerned about the potential consequences for the wildlife and the general principles of animal welfare. The view that such events are no longer up to date is increasingly gaining approval.