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The Web Site of Freelance Speaker and
Owl Conservationist Ian McGuire
Educating on the conservation of British owls
Feedback
A selection of extracts from letters and e-mails:
“ Thank you so much for coming and talking to our group on Friday. We had a larger audience than usual which I believe reflects a huge interest in owls.
Your talk was extremely informative and contained much detail that many of us had been un-aware of previously. The clever technology eg. The voles, helps to re-enforce the information too, every time I see tussocks of grass in a field I wonder how many voles are there ...........
RSPB Blackmoor Vale Group


“Your enthusiasm for owl conservation really brought your talk alive on Monday. I suppose because owls have had 'bad press' in the past and are rarely seen people know very little about them. It is also difficult to study them closely as they are so elusive. So a talk like yours is invaluable to give us the knowledge to do something. It is up to us as bird enthusiasts to convince farmers and developers how to look after sensitive areas.

I really enjoyed the photos you had of the birds and the interesting facts. On behalf of the Banbury Ornithological Society members I would like to thank you for coming along and spending time with us, it really was appreciated. I hope you had a safe journey home and that we see you again in the futures.
Very best wishes and thanks”

Banbury Ornithological Society
“All together it was one of the most entertaining talks we have had so far this year”
 RSPB - illustrated talk

“ Thank you so much for an enjoyable talk last Thursday. You are so popular that we had over the limit for the room!”
 Avon Wildlife Trust - illustrated talk
“ ..your talk rates as one of the best we have ever had..”
Austin Seven Club - illustrated talk
.. I don't know how to thank you for such a brilliant day today - your intuition, guidance, advice, choice of locations, knowledge..... but above all your unlimited patience......were awesome!
The four of us had an educational and stimulating day and were so impressed with your tolerant and beautiful owls who were so photogenic and obliging.... we would recommend anyone to take advantage of your photographic sessions and enjoy as we did a very special day allowing us to get close up and personal to such beautiful birds.
Even the weather was kind to us (at last) - we can't thank you enough for your unlimited patience with us and the birds - we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Debbie and Chris - Berks - owl photography day

.. Maria and I would like to thank you most sincerely for what you did for Alexandra's Birthday this week - despite the "quiet" audience, we had parents phoning us up in the evening saying that their children were "blown away" by the experience and they are all talking about the party!
Thank you once again for what was a truly amazing experience for me as well as the children ...
Mark & Maria - Swindon - meet an owl
“We absolutely loved the Badock’s Wood owl prowl! Thank you so much for a fabulous and inspiring evening. It was fascinating to learn about owls and so magical to hear the tawnys calling to us. We all loved the whole experience and can't wait to go on another prowl.
 Rowena - owl prowl

“I thank you for the very interesting and enjoyable owl prowl at Warmley last night”
 David - owl prowl

“Hello Ian, My wife and I joined you tonight for the owl prowl in Savage Woods and want to thank you for a most enjoyable and informative time. We are new to Bristol and the UK so I am trying to get up to speed on the local birds. I may try to make it to another one or two of the outings. When I get a chance I will spend more time enjoying your site. It looks great. Please do not feel that you need to respond. You must be swamped. We just really appreciated your talk/tour and the efforts you are making to help preserve raptors”
Terry - owl prowl

“ Well, a record attendance!! ...you certainly drew the crowds! .. I am sure I speak for everyone present when I say how much we enjoyed the evening........
Association of Ponds Lakes and Fisheries - illustrated talk

.. Thank you so much for a wonderful day.. We enjoyed your visit and found it very interesting ... Thank you for staying on longer than you anticipated.........
Paul’s Place Charity - fundraising event for Paul’s Place disabled charity

..your enthusiasm was infectious & I’m sure you could guess from the response of our members how much they enjoyed your presentation..
 Bristol Wive’s Fellowship - illustrated talk




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