ABOUT IAN MCGUIRE

British Owl Specialist & Wildlife Educator

Hello I’m Ian McGuire and I am a freelance wildlife educator, British owl specialist, photographer and filmmaker based in Yate, South Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom.

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For nearly 20 years I have presented over 1000 talks and community events to interest groups, wildlife charities, primary schools and the wider public all over the South west of England. I have also appeared on national television a number of times as well as appearing on radio and in the printed press on features about owls. In recognition of my educational work I was highly commended as a Local Conservation Educator in the Bristol Zoo Walk of Fame Awards.

My tame owls have also appeared in a Yeo Valley advert and a movie called 'In Your Dreams'  with Hollywood stars as well as joining me on The One Show with Ellie Harrison on BBC 1.

As well as my freelance educational work, I have also  worked as a wildlife consultant and filmmaker for wildlife nest box manufacturer Wildlife World and I also founded the Hawk and Owl Trust South Gloucestershire Group in 2002.

In 2006 I left a management career in the family tool business after 27 years and I created Wild Owl, which is the banner under which I operate in a freelance self=funded capacity.

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I can be booked for a range of services where schools and groups can learn about British owls and other wildlife through a choice of fascinating presentations and activities that I have developed over the years, including wonderful visuals.

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Thanks for visiting my website and I hope you enjoy the information on the Wild Owl site.

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Ian McGuire