Finally, the project of putting a new face and lots of paint on the M.A.R.S. building is nearing an end. We are happy to say we have closed up all the holes and are as hurricane ready as we can be. Despite an extremely hot July and August, and days of wet weather, all involved […]
The amazing U2 girls, jealously within the flock
It truly is amazing to think that within a group of female U2s’ at M.A.R.S., Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, there is jealously running rampant. Take our very own Lilly for example. She will fly and dive bomb only the females if given the chance to do so. If we ever have a question about eye […]
Sunday morning at M.A.R.S.
Ah!!!!!!, Sunday morning at M.A.R.S. Jazz music, special vanilla bean coffee, white bathrobe, hot spa, pancakes on the grill. Well those were my intensions. However, we had the storm of storms roll in yesterday afternoon. The outside aviaries were trashed, the birds miserable. So right to work. Fresh water and food, dry boxes to play […]
M.A.R.S.Parrots and McKee Botanical Gardens, a great pairing
M.A.R.S. and McKee, now there is a recipe for success. M.A.R.S. was invited to do two sessions of summer camp at McKee with the kids of Treasure Coast Elementery School. An amazing place by itself, http://www.mckeegarden.org/ McKee Botanical Gardens in Vero Beach is wonderful to visit. Now add in some great kids and some amazing […]
YARD SALE 23RD AND 24TH PLEASE COME!!!!!!!!
Yard Sale, don’t forget, this Friday and Saturday 23rd and 24th. Still in need of volunteers to help with set-up and actual sale. See you there. We will have lots of items for your shopping pleasure, and all proceeds go directly to support the avian membere of M.A.R.S.. I you cannot attend please consider a […]