Sometimes when you least expect it, the unexpected happens at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Saturday was such a day. Everything seemed a little bit to quiet, and you can see why, there was a lot of preening going on. New arrival Baily, a Lesser Sulfer Crested Cockatoo, was soon to have a new friend Doc, an Umbrella Cockatoo, who not only allowed the preening […]
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What a storm we had!!!!!!!
 Thursday March 31st, WOW!!!!!!!!, what a storm. Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary spent 6 1/2 hours without electric. Winds so strong that trees came crashing down. One just missing the aviaries.  So as you can imagine, today has to start out on a good note. The work of clean up here at our rescue will be a long hard one. The Macaws, Cockatoos […]
Kiwi, the eye in the bird carrier
Does this seem a strange title for a post? Well not for those who follow us on Facebook, Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.. We posted a picture and asked what species of exotic bird could the eye peering from the carrier belong to. For your viewing, Kiwi in her entire form. She is a Camelot Macaw. Please share if you know what the mother and […]
Sunday morning coffee with some Saturday pics to view.
Saturday turned out to be a picture perfect day for visiting M.A.R.S. We were pleased to have ample help from our volunteers Jane, Linden and Frank. Their amazing team work helped facilitate a quick feed and clean up. This allowed all of us quality time to spend with our visitors, and provided some great one on one time with the cockatoos, macaws, amazons and other […]
Helping hands, helping M.A.R.S.
Some times hard work can be downright fun. Such was the case when members of a local Girl scout troup came to M.A.R.S.. We at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary are so greatfull to the girls who assisted with various jobs here at our exotic bird rescue. Happily they plan to return soon to help with […]