"Disturbing roosting migratory birds at night can result in mass deaths," says Bateman. "Disturbing breeding birds can result in colony collapses. Seals and sea lions leave [affected] areas and expend energy swimming away during fireworks."

Your best bet for streaming fireworks on July 4 is the iconic Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special. The special will air from 8 p.m. ET through 10 p.m. ET. You can stream the show on Peacock, NBC's streaming service, or tune in to your local NBC station, which will also televise the fireworks.

WASHINGTON - Here's everything you need to know about D.C.'s July 4 fireworks. The fireworks on the National Mall kick off at 9:09 p.m. The fireworks launch from both sides of the Reflecting Pool. If you want to watch from up close, be sure to get there early to claim a spot.