For most of us who are lucky enough to have feathered members in our families, we learned out of necessity, how to be practicle in coming up with creative ways to keep them entertained. One of the biggest challenges can be teaching your pet bird how to be happy and occupied on its’ own where you are not the […]
M.A.R.S. Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary
Clicking away can make for such a lucky picture day.
It seems possible, but for me, the novice picture taker, very unlikely to ever get a clear picture of a parrot in flight. Keiffer, was the bird I set my lens on as he is one of our most frequent flyers here at our parrot rescue known as M.A.R.S.. To those in the know, Melbourne Avian […]
A very successful show, June 30th 2013
Volunteers, without a doubt,  are the life force of any well run non-profit endeavor.  Their joint efforts,  in creating a well put together and inviting set-up at the recent local bird show was nothing short of amazing to be sure. Jane, Linda, Caren, Jill and Crystal all agreed to just go for it. The M.A.R.S. booth the ladies put  together was both colorful and lively,  and with this […]
Bird Show, Sunday June 30th 2013
Once again the Azan Shrine Center will be the place to be on Sunday June 30th 2013. This will be the third time M.A.R.S. has participated in this colorful local event. Come and see us, say hi, stay and chat for awhile. The times are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The address 1591 W. Eau […]
Watermellon time. I would so rather have yours then mine.
 Now looking at this series of photos, I realize these pics could have appeared in the exact opposite direction. Linda Rinecones-White captured the moment. Big Bird preferring Mr. Stubbs piece of watermelon to her own succulent wedge placed right below the perch where she is sitting. Maybe it was to big for her. Or perhaps she thought his might be […]