Karamea has a varied environment from mountains to the sea, where our native Falcon, Karearea, has a wide choice of abundant prey.  Sightings of Falcon can be frequent at some times and very infrequent at others.  Most of my sightings have been during or after a hunt; after the Falcon has caught their prey they concentrate on eating it only and you are able to watch them for quite some time.  In most cases they are unconcerned to have observers as long as you are quiet you can watch them.  It is always a thrill to see one, to get a good photo is still quite a rare event.