Abstract
Elhassan, E. E. M., M. Sládeček, S. Badaam, K. Brynychová, P. Chajma, V. Firlová, V. Janatová, V. Kubelka, L. Pešková, E. Vozabulová, A. Almuhery, and M. Šálek. 2021. An artificial lakes system intended for human recreation supports a vital breeding population of Red-wattled Lapwing in the Arabian Desert. Avian Conservation and Ecology 16(2):20. https://doi.org/10.5751/ACE-01978-160220
Highlights
Pressure of human activities on biodiversity is accelerating globally, from wildlife disturbance, through direct persecution, to extensive habitat destruction (Almond et al 2020)
An artificial lake system established in the core zone of the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, primarily intended for recreational purposes, assists wildlife to cope with water shortages and the extreme hot climate of the Arabian Desert
The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus aigneri) is a spreading Asian shorebird tightly linked to water resources and tolerant of human disturbance
Summary
Pressure of human activities on biodiversity is accelerating globally, from wildlife disturbance, through direct persecution, to extensive habitat destruction (Almond et al 2020). It is uncommon that unique habitats for wetland vertebrates requiring a permanent water resources are created in the midst of a desert and that these species naturally establish successful populations there. High abundance without knowledge of reproductive success may not reflect the quality of the site and its potential for long-term species persistence (van Horne 1983). It is worthwhile exploring the reproductive success of birds that use artificial wetland habitats within desert recreation zones to reveal potential conflicts between breeding birds and public visitors. Examples of wetland species naturally settled and benefiting from new habitats in a desert environment can inspire similar projects in the context of a globally changing climate threatened by extensive desertification of the subtropics and tropics (Andersson et al 2011, Spinoni et al 2015, Jackson and Prince 2016)
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