Man injured after frightening birds

A 68-year-old has been flown to hospital after hitting a fence post on a quad bike while trying to scare birds at a Hawke's Bay winery.

The accident happened about 2.30pm at Crownthorpe, 32km northwest of Hastings, a Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter spokeswoman said.

The man suffered chest injuries from the accident. His condition was not immediately known.

- NZPA