Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, better known as MARS has just entered into our 17th or is it our 18th year (time truly flies) of continuous operation. AMAZING FACT!!! Yes, we are still doing EVERYTHING that we originally set out to do as a rescue of exotic birds. However, there is a “ BUT” at this […]
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Heather,Heather, Oh Heather, such a girl.
This amazing and much older Umbrella Cockatoo shares her joy almost daily with us at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Last evening she was doing her best impression of a bird named Gizmo and a bird named Woody. I have just recently noticed, she has been observing them very closely. Running like a crazy bird, is […]
Hello to all, with added Happy Holiday greetings from MARS
Part I A concerning thought, has just occurred to me. With the end of 2024 almost at hand and with so many years of rescue behind us, this thought alone has caused me to ponder WHATS NEXT?.. Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, MARS for the short version, (always makes check writing easier for donors), needs to look at […]
MARS has finally connected to Instagram.
Sometimes, unfortunately, I discover, what should and could be very easy for some to do, becomes a major obstacle for my somewhat limited skills. Perseverance truly ruled the day and we are connected to Instagram. Now I need to be able to provide to all of those who follow Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary the link, […]
A Pirate, his Parrot, and the Space Coast Parrot Head Club
Last night Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary (MARS) was invited to attended the Space Coast Parrot Head Club event, held at the Pineda Inn Bar and Grill. The very lively event had a huge number of the clubs members in attendance along with, and I personally, am very happy to say, Red Leggs Greaves and his pirate […]