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 […]
M.A.R.S. Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary
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 […]
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 […]