Nest density, nest-site selection, and breeding success of birds in vineyards: Management implications for conservation in a highly intensive farming system
We present the first study on birds nesting in vineyards in natural nests. Traditional pergola vineyards host four times nests than spalliera vineyards. Early nest abandonment is positively related to the amount of farmer's access. Survival is higher in conventional pergola than in organic and spalliera vineyards. Survival is higher for nests built late in the season and placed higher on vines.