Survey of motivations and awareness of visitors to birds in Mashhad city parks

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1 Young Researchers Club, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, P.O.Box: 163-61555, Ahwaz, Iran

2 Department of Environment, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, P.O.Box: 163-61555, Ahwaz, Iran

Abstract

Birds as the dominant species in urban ecosystems by increasing the attraction of the park and the satisfaction of its visitors are more attracted to the natural environment, therefore, attracting and protecting birds in urban parks can be one of the objectives of the managers in this area. The purpose of this paper is to examine the motivations of visitors and assessment of avian awareness in Mellat and Pardis parks in Mashhad city. The present study was done by using a questionnaire survey (survey study) and data were collected  from 100 visitors in  during in the city of Mashhad in the summer and autumn of 2011.In this study, 53% female and 47% male participants and indicated that , 55% of  them were somewhat familiar with birds also nature watching was 40% and bird watching was 14% of their favorites in Mellat and Pardis parks .Chi-square test results  in 5% level showed there is a significant relationship between occupation and age, sex and level  of education and the coming days to visit the park and knowledge of the birds and the coming to the park  had no significant differences between gender, age, education and occupation .Thus need to increase green space and provide the content for visitors with the importance of bird conservation and planning and management in raising visitors awareness of birds in urban parks began to rise .

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Journal of Animal Environment
Volume 6, Issue 4 - Serial Number 4
March 2015
Pages 167-176

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