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This is why there are rescues!!!!!!!!!!

September 27, 2010 By 2 Comments

An auction is happening this weekend in Miami. The entire stock of a major breeding facility is on the block. I have been to breeding farms. I know the conditions.

Our group here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary M.A.R.S., is putting out a plea to raise funds for this most worthy cause. Please assist us in rescuing some of these exotic birds

We can make a difference in the lives of a few of these avians. We as a rescue must do this. Make your donation via Pay pal right here on our site and make a note that it is for the Miami birds. We are also on Facebook, if you prefer to donate through Florida Parrot Rescue MARS

Our sincerest thank-you to all who help in making this rescue possible.

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Thumper, one stubborn male Moluccan

September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Wednesday started out normally here at M.A.R.S. Florida parrot rescue. The usual feed and clean at the sanctuary. Then, while our volunteer was cleaning the aviaries, Thumper saw his chance to escape and went for it.

Thumper has full flight. He immediately began flying from tree to roof and back. Once in a while he would land just out of my reach on the deck area. He basically was saying not till I am ready will you get me.

Throughout the day this behavior continued and well into the evening. I realized that he most likely wanted to spend the night in the tree. So I went upstairs to bed. Luckily around 10:00 I remembered I hadn’t turned off the front lights. So as I went to do so, there on the deck sat Thumper asking to go to the aviaries for his bedtime.

The bottom line, never try to second guess a male Moluccan, at least not this on named Thumper.

Thumper is available for adoption here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, M.A.R.S. for the short version.

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Birds eye view

September 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Never let it be said that the saying “a birds eye view” couldn’t be taken literally. Especially when it comes to the parrots that reside here at the rescue. Take Saturday at M.A.R.S.. There was an obvious contest between Angel and Emily our resident female umbrella cockatoos and our very sweet male umbrella cockatoo Warf. Who could make it to the top of the tree first was anyone’s guess. Who would hold the top of the tree another story. Pictures tell all, Warf was hands down the winner. Emily, took to the lower branches. And Angel settled for the top of the umbrella for her new view of Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary visitors area. Saturday was once again a great day here at M.A.R.S.IMG 2426 IMG 2430

IMG 2450 for the visitors, the volunteers and the exotic birds who reside here at our Florida parrot rescue.

Please if you can consider sponsorship of our resident Angel or a donation to help support all the members of M.A.R.S.

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The Eyes tell all.

September 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Friday, while taking some pictures of the avian residents of M.A.R.S., the sun suddenly shined just right on two of our cockatoos. Our two girls, Angel and Lilly, were out and about enjoying the afternoon here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Angel is an umbrella cockatoo. Lilly a IMG 2421

lesser sulfer crested cockatoo . Hopefully, if you look closely at the pictures, the eyes tell all. Their hues are as beautiful as the amber, red and gold shades of fall.

Bottom line, if you’re ever in doubt if you have a male or female cockatoo, look into their eyes. Nine out of ten times you’ll know for sure.Of course you can always wait a few years. Eventually you will know, their actions will show you.

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M.A.R.S. has a new look, Green and Clean

September 5, 2010 By

Finally, the project of putting a new face and lots of paint on the M.A.R.S. building is nearing an end. We are happy to say we have closed up all the holes and are as hurricane ready as we can be. Despite an extremely hot July and August, and days of wet weather, all involved in the project were amazing to work with. The results, as you see below, just beautiful. Please know that the feathered members of Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary will be safe and sound

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Our next project, as there is always something else needing tended to, is the roof over the bird room itself. Let’s all hope it goes equally as smooth.

Please if you can, consider a donation to our cause by visiting www.marsparrots.org and hit the donate button.

Just a quick note for fun. Keep an eye out for our article on this renovation to appear in Florida Today News Paper. Possible publication dates are the 12th or the 19th of September.

Happy Fall to all from the entire crew here at M.A.R.S.

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