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 […]
M.A.R.S. Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary
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 […]
Changes are a good thing…???
Sometimes, most of the time, when there is little to no financial help and no one seems to care, something amazing can happen.This was, and is exactly how it unfolded. These are the remains of the aviaries  pictured here. They became unrepairable and unsafe for the parrots who lived in them. In addition, anyone who follows our parrot rescue […]