New Vineyard Denizen
Today I saw this male American kestrel hunting in the new HVS Pinot block. Every year since we started the vineyard I have observed two species of hawk, a pair of kites and at least one owl (who I still have not had a good look at – he or she likes to buzz my head from behind at dusk – I feel puff of wind and see a dark flash, is all). But this kestrel is our first falcon, and probably the prettiest bird at the Estate.
I characterize our husbandry of the vineyard as "whole-ecosystem management" rather than "sustainable farming practices". I like to think that having a diversity of wildlife at the vineyard is an indication that our practices are allowing a complete ecology to flourish. I'm hoping to see a female kestrel soon.
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