Birds acting as pest control save Napa vineyard millions of dollars

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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.

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