A Guide to Grapevine Abnormalities in South Africa - P.G. GOUSSARD

Bird damage.

PHOTO 375. A typical example of serious bird pecking damage inflicted on the ripening berries of a bunch of grapes.

PHOTO 376. In the case of bigger birds, whole berries are removed – a situation that may contribute to considerable/total crop losses.

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