John Dowling Falconry
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John Dowling Falconry
We offer humane and environmentally-friendly control solutions to deter and remove nuisance birds. Our Falconry Experiences take place within the open grounds of the centre and through the ancient Woodland Walk with our stunning Birds of Prey. Learn about, witness and handle our birds in a variety of sessions including hawk walks and educational talks.

We provide a variety of training and tuition packages to cater for a wide range of skill levels and budgets. John Dowling Falconry Ltd was established in 2008, during this time the company has expanded and now offers a wide range of services that rely on a truly extraordinary collection of birds of prey, including the famous Peregrine Falcon. We provide a variety of flexible packages to suit domestic, commercial and industrial customers throughout Gloucestershire, Bristol and Wiltshire.
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John Dowling Falconry Ltd is a privately owned company based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. We are a Raptor Awards approved training provider and network member. Our centre, The Falconry Academy, is located in Bristol just a short drive from Junction 17 of the M5. The Academy is open by appointment only for our wide range of falconry experiences and training courses.
All successful businesses strive to achieve the most cost-effective and efficient means of success throughout every aspect of their operation. This includes allocating areas of the budget to pest control services carried out by qualified contractors. Sometimes it can seem difficult to justify the cost of these services, especially where several visits are required and with many service providers to choose from.
Luxury Cotswold Rentals is a deliberately small and niche luxury private house rental agency. As well as hand picking the very best properties, they also offer a full concierge service, including the Cotswold Passport and LCR App providing a personal guide to the Cotswolds. In association with Luxury Cotswold Rentals, John Dowling Falconry Ltd are proud to be a Cotswold Passport partner.
We have grouped them according to which of our services they are referring to. We also enjoy receiving your photos from our experience days, we love to see others enjoying the company of our wonderful birds. An amazing experience. Not only did we meet and fly such a different selection of falcons, hawks, a buzzard and an owl, John explains how habitat and diet make the differences in form and behaviour of the different species.
We have only a limited number of volunteering positions to join our dedicated staff and stunning birds of prey. As a volunteer you will be involved in a variety of jobs including cleaning, preparing food and general DIY tasks. Individuals who prove themselves to be capable and reliable will be able to handle the birds, however this is not the main aspect of the role.
Reviews (4)
Sharon Robinson
Sharon Robinson
Jan 29, 2020
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An amazing day with magnificent birds. Would highly recommend this VIP experience to anybody. I was so thrilled at how the birds took to my glove even though I had no experience.
David Howe
David Howe
Jan 13, 2020
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Thank you John and Michaela for a fantastic VIP experience today. Really friendly and full of amazing information. Definitely an experience worth repeating!@
Alice Pond
Alice Pond
Sep 05, 2018
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A very professional team who are clearly dedicated to their birds and helping others to learn.
Catherine Meredith-Wilks
Catherine Meredith-Wilks
Dec 16, 2017
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A very professional and helpful company. Beautifully presented birds, very well trained and looked after. A pleasure to deal with!