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 […]
M.A.R.S. Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary
Three Amigos, well not exactly.
Whenever we get the chance here at our Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S., we like to let birds see their own species and watch how it unfolds. Such was the case yesterday when recently adopted Sassafrass,(Samson now), came for a play day. Of course we are all very watchful. Making sure it goes well. We’ve learned, some birds […]
Update on hours of operation week of Jan.14th 3013
M.A.R.S. will be open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday this week. New volunteers are coming on board to allow us to do so once again. Pretty soon we might be back to Fridays being open too. Keep your fingers crossed. Looks like a great week to visit so far but as we always say check the […]
Wishing all a very Merry Christmas morning, M.A.R.S. style
How could I resist an early walk on the beach here in the hometown of Melbourne Beach where M.A.R.S. is located. It promised to be a picture perfect sunrise, so with camera in one hand and a wreath in the other I headed to the beach at the end of our street. Hoping to get […]
M.A.R.S. is decked out for the Holiday Season.
Come for a visit and plan on staying for awhile. M.A.R.S. IS OPEN THIS SATURDAY THE 15TH. Many adoptable birds awaiting new homes for the Holidays. Amazons like Van and Marley and JoJo. Cockatoos like Zues and Dusty. Macaws like Isabella, and Dakota and Crackers. Many others available like Apollo the African Grey. Remember also […]