Tailgate | Bird Abatement and Managing Wildlife in the Vineyard

Learn innovative methods for managing bird and vertebrate pests in vineyards. Bart Haycraft (Jackson Family Wines) and falconer Pogerof Scott discuss using falconry to deter birds.

Chad Foster (Maverick Farming) shares his use of an autonomous bird laser deterrent. Kevin Garcia Lopez and Sarah Lord (Cal Poly) will present their barn owl research, focusing on nest box occupancy and how changes in vineyard habitat affect foraging behavior.

The event will feature a live falconry demonstration and give attendees the opportunity to view a bird laser, including the autonomous bird laser deterrent system.

Speakers:

• Bart Haycraft, Jackson Family Wines

• Pogerof Scott, Falconer

• Chad Foster, Maverick Farming 

• Joseph Traut, Cypress Agritech

• Graham Evans, Cypress Agritech

• Riley Boylan, Cypress Agritech

• Kevin Garcia Lopez, Cal Poly

• Sarah Lord, Cal Poly