Birdy Boot Camp is primarly a program we have developed here at M.A.R.S. to help exotic bird owners who have reached an impass point with their feathered family member. The main question at hand, is two fold, one, they are looking for solutions to help keep their parrot in their home, or two, the possible need to surrender their parrot to M.A.R.S. Our […]
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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 […]
Vacation time is here. M.A.R.S. Closed Days, June 22nd thru June 30th
Yes it is that ” hot time in the summer” once again. Just before our younger volunteers come aboard for the Summer months for their Bright Futures Credits and some just to get some hands on bird experience, and just help us out here at M.A.R.S. We will be back to as regular of a schedule […]
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 […]
PLEASEEEEEEE!!!! Do things always have to come in threes????
Saturday at M.A.R.S. was a mix of good, bad, and just plain ouch! Oh it started out ok, with the promise of a beautiful day for visitors and for the exotic birds who reside at our parrot rescue. The preliminary property clean up, the setting out of outside water dishes and preperation of treats for […]