Effects of nature of recreational disturbances and intrinsic characteristics of birds on their responses to birdwatching activities

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ID12337113
AuthorsT H Anson (Australian National University), Anson T H (0000-0001-9301-9728, Australian National University), Sai Leung Ng (0000-0001-9367-8539, Chinese Culture University, corresponding author), Lewis T O Cheung (0000-0002-1619-0473, York St John University), Theresa W L Lam (0000-0001-9032-4217, Education University of Hong Kong)
Year2025
Volume42
Issue2
Pages181-194
Publication date2025-02-13
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAsian Geographer (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1022-5706 • E-ISSN: 2158-1762
PublisherRoutledge (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10225706.2025.2464126
OpenAlexW4407455447
LanguageEN
References cited27

Recreational disturbances from birdwatching have been widely reported at birdwatching sites, implying the need for more in-depth explorations on how birdwatchers and birds interact to help manage disturbance from humans. This study investigated the influence and interaction of the nature of recreational disturbance with the intrinsic characteristics of birds on the responses of birds to birdwatcher activities. Data was collected in 25 field days from Oct 2019 to April 2020 at Mai Po Nature Reserve, a local Ramsar site in Hong Kong. Regarding the nature of disturbances, the visual impact was found to cause a more significant number of birds to be disturbed. Birds in the functional guild of dabblers were also shown to display a greater level of response to birdwatching activities. Based on the impacts and interactions between birdwatchers and birds, relevant recommendations on birdwatcher management are given

Biology · Recreation · Animal Behavior and Reproduction · Avian ecology and behavior · Environmental Science · Wildlife Ecology and Conservation · Ecology

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