Falconry

Falconry, the art of flying trained birds of prey after wild quarry, is alive and well in the United States. Imagine the thrill of walking through a field with a falcon "waiting on," flying 1,000 feet above your head waiting for you to flush a pheasant or rabbit.  The falcon is in the proper position, you flush the game, the falcon turns and begins its head dive, binds to the animal, and carries it to the ground where it patiently awaits its reward. 

If this sounds like an exciting activity please visit the following websites for more information:

Randall Pond Nature Trail

Fire Island Raptor Enumerators Although, not located within the Pine Barrens, the Fire Island Raptor Enumerators is a volunteer organization that is mainly active from September 10 to November 10 of every year.  The organization counts raptors at Fire Island National Seashore.