Measuring grape damage as an indicator of bird pressure

Abstract

The Falcons for Grapes project was originally funded by SFF and NZ Winegrowers with joint objectives of conservation and of establishing falcons in vineyards where they would provide some bird control. In conjunction with the Falcons for Grapes project, Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) funded the development of a robust method for surveying bird damage to grapes, followed by funding for a 3 year survey of grapes where falcons were established. This is the final report from that 3 year project.