Birds acting as pest control save Napa vineyard millions of dollars

In Napa, falcons are the bird of choice for most vineyard gigs, although hawks and owls are also sometimes deployed. Photo: dpa

On a damp and gray Friday at Bouchaine Vineyards, Rebecca Rosen looked up, noticed the handful of ravens circling above her and lobbed an insult.

“Jerks!” she yelled.