Our resident iguana Jack Sparrow, takes a cue from our feathered members of M.A.R.S.. Not to be outdone by the Cockatoos, Macaws, Amazons and assorted other species of parrots who reside at our parrot rescue. He chose a box of his very own. Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary goes through a ton of boxes on […]
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Stormy Weather
The umbrellas are down, stormy weather has hit our Melbourne Beach town. The macaws, cockatoos and amazons of Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary are all hunkered down, hoping good weather will come our way at some time today. So to all that I say strawberry pancakes need to be made right away. To anyone planning a visit to M.A.R.S. today, […]
M.A.R.S. HOURS OF OPERATION CHANGES
When you have a set schedule you hope to be able to stay consistent. Unforeseen situations develop however, and have a way of causing change. Volunteer availability changes. Weather plays a factor. Those who have previously visited M.A.R.S. know we are an outside operation, and we need nice weather to be open. With that said, this Friday the 21st will be adoption day. […]
Saturday is “Party Day” here at M.A.R.S.
Saturday turned out to be the kind of day that both people and parrots pray for. The perfect day to visit with all the M.A.R.S. avians. Watch them get baths, and simply play, play, play. All of us agreed that the cockatoos stole the show. Although an amazon or two tried really hard. You could […]
Decisions, decisions. Can Sally make a choice?
Well it’s not that easy being a bird when the choices are so many here at M.A.R.S.. Should it be a cozy sleepy pouch, a warm quilted blanket, or should I wait for a new box? Oh well, you help me decide, in the meantime I will try them out. Perhaps I should hold out for […]