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Recreational Disturbance of Shorebirds in Tropical Asia

Part of the SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science Book Series

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-13968-0

ISBN: 978-3-031-13967-3

Publisher: Springer International Publishing - Springer Journals

Sep 17, 2022

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An Introduction to Shorebirds and Recreation in Coastal Zones

Perera, Priyan; Marasinghe, Sumudu; Simpson, Greg D.; Newsome, David

Pages: 1 –10

[Coastal environments provide important foraging, resting, breeding, and stopover sites for resident and migratory shorebirds. Shorebirds are a key biodiversity feature in coastal habitats that attracts considerable public interest, providing ample wildlife tourism opportunities, especially for...
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Interrogating the Recreational Disturbance Literature

Perera, Priyan; Marasinghe, Sumudu; Simpson, Greg D.; Newsome, David

Pages: 11 –39

[Human recreational disturbance to shorebirds is an important topic of concern owing to increasing human-environmental interactions in the coastal environments. In this chapter, we use a systematic quantitative review of the literature to synthesize available information on the impact of human...
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The Impact from Motorized Recreational Vehicle Traffic on Coastal Waterbirds: A Case Study from Sri Lanka

Perera, Priyan; Marasinghe, Sumudu; Simpson, Greg D.; Newsome, David

Pages: 41 –65

[Recreational disturbance of birds in coastal environments is a serious conservation issue, as coastal habitats are critical for resident waterbird populations and are important stopovers for migratory birds. Understanding the responses of birds to different types and levels of human recreational...
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The Impact of Pedestrians on Shorebirds: A Case Study from Sri Lanka

Perera, Priyan; Marasinghe, Sumudu; Simpson, Greg D.; Newsome, David

Pages: 67 –77

[Birdwatching in coastal habitats is becoming a popular recreational activity in Sri Lanka. However, recreational disturbance by humans on foot can degrade the quality of stopover sites, especially for migratory shorebirds. In this study, we observed the responses of birds in coastal environments...
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Overview of Management Strategies and Considerations for the Future

Perera, Priyan; Marasinghe, Sumudu; Simpson, Greg D.; Newsome, David

Pages: 79 –89

[Recreational disturbance is an increasingly significant impact on the survival of birds, especially in coastal environments. The way on how birds respond to different recreational disturbances has been detailed in earlier chapters. This chapter explores the range of planning and impact...

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