Watch: Avian Ecosystem Services in Vineyards

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Photo: Eleanor MacDonald

Learn from researchers who are studying birds and their prey in California vineyards. 

Speakers: Eleanor MacDonald, Grad Student, Cal Poly Humboldt and Dr. Matt Johnson, Cal Poly Humboldt

Eleanor and Matt share results of their research evaluating avian-pest interactions and ecosystem services in vineyards. You'll hear how installing nest boxes boosted bluebird, swallow, and Barn Owl populations in vineyards – and how these birds, in turn, influenced rodent and insect pests and beneficial insects. Researchers also share key insights into the factors that shape how effectively birds help suppress vineyard pests.