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Birds of Prey, other wildlife, and life in general! Martin Scuffins
 
Born in 1969, Martin Scuffins has been fascinated by wildlife and, in particular, birds of prey since early childhood. This fascination with raptors was frequently explored artistically, although to his art teachers at school his obstinate refusal to draw anything else was a continual source of frustration. At ten, he became fascinated by the ancient sport of falconry and trained his first bird – a muscovy duck! By eighteen years of age, he had progressed to more serious pursuits and was operating a wildlife shelter, soon becoming recognised for his work with injured birds of prey.



In 1991 he graduated with a Biological Resource Management degree from the University of Ballarat and completed his honours year (Biology) in 1994. His passion for wildlife has increasingly found expression through his artwork. In 2003 and 2004, Martin studied art under award winning wildlife artist Steve Morvell.



Martin now lives with partner, Talia, on their Trust for Nature covenanted property at Garibaldi, near Buninyong. He continues to care for birds of prey under a government permit whilst focusing much of his remaining time and energy on his artwork - expressing the beauty of the birds that surround and inspire him in mediums of pastel and charcoal.

 
Support for Conservation:
Martin Scuffins owns and operates 'Hawk Haven' (previously called the Central Highlands Bird of Prey Shelter) a specialised wildlife shelter dedicated to the rehabilitation and conservation of Australia's unique birds of Prey. As well as rescuing and rehabilitating raptors injured in the course of human activity, Martin devotes much of his time to education. Through his 'meet the beaks' program, school children come to appreciate the importance of conserving birds of prey and protecting their habitat.

Martin is also an avid supported of conservation programs which protect wildlife habitat. 20% of the proceeds of his latest exhibition 'Feather and Talon' were donated to Australia's oldest land trust - Trust for Nature; an active on-the-ground conservation organisation committed to innovation solutions that conserve Australia's precious environmental heritage.
 
Special Achievements:
  • 2005 - WNAG Conservation Artist Award
    Conservation Artist for July 2005
     
Publications:
  • Injury and Illness in Wild Victorian Birds of Prey (2003)
    Scientific journal article - Documentation and discussion of the illnesses and injuries exhibited by raptors brought to Martin for rehabilitation.
    Author: Martin Scuffins
    Published by: Australian Field Ornithology
     
Organization Membership:
  • 2007 - BADGAR wildlife rescue group
    http://www.badgar.org.au
    Ballarat and District Greendale Animal Rescue. Dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured native wildlife.
     
  • 2002 - Wildlife Victoria
    Wildlife Care & Lobby Group
     
  • 1999 - Australasian Raptor Association
    http://www.ausraptor.org.au

     
  • 1998 - Garibaldi Environment Group (Landcare)
    Founder and President from 1998 - 2002
     

 

 
 
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Garibaldi, Victoria
Australia 3352
Tel: 00 61 3 5341 4623
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Email: talmarna@westnet.com.au
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