Falcon fanatics will flock to Te Puke to discuss one of the most deadly bird of prey.

New Zealand's fastest flier, Karearea the New Zealand falcon, will be the focus for local Forest & Bird members this month.

Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust in Rotorua is the site for the monthly field trip for members on Sunday, September 17.

The branch will also host a public meeting on Monday, September 18, where Debbie Stewart from the centre will give a presentation on their work.

Director and founder of the Trust, Debbie is an experienced falconer and will talk about 'On the Wing' – the first city release of a threatened species in New Zealand.

'She will also give a background to Wingspan's history over 25 years of being registered as a charitable trust and the development of the fascinating site on Paradise Valley Road, Rotorua,” says organiser Carole Long.

She says Debbie was made a member of the NZ Order of Merit in 2013 for her services to birds of prey and raptor conservation, and is an excellent speaker.

'She pioneered the breeding of NZ falcons and morepork, and has also had success in breeding native fish and lizards, working with kiwi conservation as well in earlier days.”

The meeting will be held in the Masonic Lodge rooms, Oxford Street, Te Puke, at 7.30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, supper will be served and a gold coin donation would be appreciated.