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Bird Of The Week

May 13 2010

Amazing Cockatoo our very own Clyde

Through out the years I have met many amazing cockatoos, however none can compare with a little Citron named Clyde. His life force has a never ending power supply. He has feathered friends that care for him and watch over him. He has the ability to come through circumstances that could easily drain the life force from a much healthier and larger bird. Yes, he truly is an amazing little guy our Clyde

Originally Clyde came to us in such a state, that I did not believe he would survive the week. He was in a severe state of depression, and very weekend physically. Well, he showed us all what a change of environment, lots of love and good food, sunshine and fresh air, and lots of baths can do to change a birds prospective on life.

Clyde has faced a new challenge. Recently he had to have his wing removed. Now understand he was never much of a flyer , nor did he demand to be one. He did however do the most amazing WEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! with both wings up at the same time. His way of saying he was very happy with one thing or another.

He is fighting to deal with this loss. He has good days and bad ones. He will always try his best to act normally, but as you can imagine, he knows he is missing that wing. The other day I gave out large tortilla chips, Clyde took it and placed it where his wing used to be and looked at me with a look only Clyde could muster. A bit impish a bit sad, but if you can believe this with humor. He followed the action with a big WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!. Only our Clyde, He is truly one of a kind. Live long Clyde. We all would miss you way to much, and so would all your feathered friends, especially Mr. Stubbs and Big Bird.

Please consider sponsorship of Clyde by visiting our donation page https://marsparrots.org/donations/ or consider becoming a member of M.A.R.S. today https://marsparrots.org/membership/

Written by LuAnn Apple · Categorized: Bird Of The Week, Sponsorship · Tagged: Bird Care, florida parrot rescue M.A.R.S., Sponsorship

Jun 04 2009

It Must Be Springtime

Occasionally,some outsiders also find M.A.R.S. a safe haven. Look closely and you will see what I mean. The baby ringneck doves, and the baby screech owl, happy and healthy. Their parents chose great nest spots for them. And let’s not forget our resident iguana Gracie.

happy and safe
happy and safe
who is watching who?
who is watching who?
keeps her eye on everything
keeps her eye on everything

Written by LuAnn Apple · Categorized: Bird Of The Week · Tagged: exotic birds, florida, M.A.R.S., Parrots, rescue

Apr 30 2009

M.A.R.S. updates, just a little news for those who want to know

First, remember Founders Day May 2nd, we will not be in the park, we will be in front of Apple Spas on Ocean Avenue. This will be a membership drive. Please join the fun!

Second, the name chosen for our new quaker is Chomp. He so lives up to the name. His friend will be called Bite. Let us know if you can guess why!

Third, many events have taken place recently, yard sale fun and fund raising, another interview by Florida Today at the Melbourne Art Festival. We also have new members who joined our M.A.R.S. avian crew. And best of all there will be field trips from local schools to visit the parrots of the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.

Keep updated by subscribing to our e-mail newsletter on the homepage of MarsParrots.org!

Written by LuAnn Apple · Categorized: Bird Of The Week, M.A.R.S. In The News, Parrot knowledge · Tagged: m.a.r.s. news, parrot rescue

Apr 03 2009

Bird of the week, not Lucky Baby, help M.A.R.S. give him a name

This is one of two new members of the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, he certainly gives our recently adopted Quaker Lucky Baby a run in the cuteness department. 

Help the Florida parrot rescue organization M.A.R.S. give him a name, let us here from you in the comments below. We will post the results in our blog.

Remember all parrots need a good bath or spray on a regular basis – and help to improve their lives by making a donation. Their appreciation will be very obvious.

P.S. Big thanks to Rene for the amazing art work (pictured above). It made the sign pop.

Written by LuAnn Apple · Categorized: Bird Care, Bird Of The Week, Parrot Adoption, Parrot knowledge · Tagged: Bird Care, M.A.R.S., Parrot Adoption, Quaker parrot, rescue

Mar 19 2009

Bird of the week “Clyde” playing like a child in a sand box

Bird of the week: Clyde
Bird of the week: Clyde

Clyde provides all of us many moments of joy here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. He is very attached to another forever member named “Big Bird” a yellow naped amazon. They are the best of friends.

He is also the oldest permanent resident of M.A.R.S. On the picture you see him playing like a child in a sandbox. A big shout out to Clyde!

Written by LuAnn Apple · Categorized: Bird Of The Week · Tagged: species citron cockatoo critically endangered

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