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Mirror mirror on the wall……….

April 24, 2011 By 3 Comments

Bitsy tales a close look

Bitsy a Ducorps Cockatoo really got an eye full of herself in the mirror. She stared and stared and made those funny little sounds that only a Ducorps seems to make, as if asking, “Is that what I really look like?”
Well, Miss Bitsy, we here at M.A.R.S., our Florida parrot rescue, are about to try some brand new   Harrisons Heal products to see if we can help improve your image.  
We will be using two products, Soother a topical spray, along with Bird Builder a dietary supplement.
 With the use of these products along with fresh air and sunshine, and some other additions to Bitsys’ daily routine we will hope to see marked improvement in what would other wise seem a lost cause. 
Follow Bitsys’ progress with us, sign up for our feed on www.marsparrots.org , and follow us on Facebook, Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S..
Please if you can consider a donation to our cause to help purchase the products needed to continue the rehabilitation process of birds like our Bitsy.
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“RIO” See the movie, share your thoughts with M.A.R.S.

April 17, 2011 By 1 Comment

Corene and Rico

Saturday was an interesting and amazing day for M.A.R.S. and a few of our feathered members.

We were invited to attend the RIO premiere in downtown Orlando with our friend Corene Fry. Our job was to meet and greet the movie goers, and introduce then to some amazing exotic birds from our rescue, Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.

Volunteer Jane Wyman joined in the outing to Orlando, along with Cuddles, the Moluccan Cockatoo, Rico, the Greenwing Macaw and our boarder Stella, the Hyacinth Macaw.

As I always say pictures are worth a thousand words, so view all on our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S. page on Facebook.

Please remember M.A.R.S.  needs your continued support to survive. Please consider a donation to our cause. FOOD COSTS ARE RISING!!!!!!!!

Thank-you for following our adventures, please continue to do so.

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M.A.R.S. presents, “The Odd Couples”.

April 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes when you least expect it, the unexpected happens

Bridy and Oz

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 but introduced Baily to his favorite mulberry tree. They had a fun day together here at M.A.R.S.
Big Bird and Stubbs, well there is no rhyme or reason for that pairing.  A Yellow Naped Amazon, and an Umbrella Cockatoo, who knew what great buddies they would become.

Doc and Baily

Then there was Oz, a Moluccan Cockatoo, and the Triton Cockatoo we named Bridy.
Last, but not least Bitsy and Ben, two Ducorps Cockatoos. They are just plain odd all the way around.
 
Hope you enjoy our Saturday pics from our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.. Please consider a donation to support the members of M.A.R.S.. Remember don’t Shop! Adopt!
Mr. Stubbs and Big Bird
Bitsy and Ben
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What a storm we had!!!!!!!

April 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

  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 and Amazons in the aviary will have lots of entertainment from the humans today.

 Chain saw definately need. Anyone have one to loan????????

 Oh, did I mention a hearty breakfast for all the feathered members of M.A.R.S., and actually some left over for me.  

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Kiwi, the eye in the bird carrier

March 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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 father are.

We hope  you will watch Kiwi’s progress with us here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.

We will keep you updated on her feathering progress. Please consider a donation to our cause. We appreciate all your continued support.

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Sunday morning Surprise

March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Coreen Fry and Yamile

Sunday is usually a quiet, calm, very low key kind of day here at our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S..

This Sunday however, we were treated to a visit from our friend Coreen Fry and her photographer Yamile.

Coreen is assembling footage of exotic birds to be used in a CD she is producing that will be informative as well as entertaining. Look for the CD  to be available for sale here on our site www.marsparrots.org  in the near future.

In filming this morning we had fun with our frequent flyer’s Keiffer, an Umbrella cockatoo and of course our adorable Miss Lilly a Lesser Sulfer Crested cockatoo. They both preformed admirably for the video cam.  They appeared to completely enjoy the whole process which took a little over an hour.

Thank-you to the ladies for a rather noisey but very enjoyable experience here at M.A.R.S. on this picture perfect Sunday Morning. Did I mention the mimosas? 

Now it’s back to quiet once again here at our exotic bird rescueand of course bananna pancakes as a reward to all the birds for their cooperation in the making of this video.

Remember, donations are necessary to continue our work here at the sanctuary. Please consider donating to Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Thank-you

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Sunday morning coffee with some Saturday pics to view.

March 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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 avian members who reside here in our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.

So have another cup of coffee and view our Saturday the 12th photo album on our Facebook page.

Just a quick note, our new gallery of birds for adoption will be available this week. We will be updating our website. Also visit Petfinder and AdoptAPet.com.

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Always take a closer look.

March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Sometimes we all have a tendency to look to quickly, and judge to harshly, without getting the full story.

Exactly what I did when first viewing this picture.

The subject matter jumped off the page, and I assumed the worst. Feathers of Cockatoos being used for fashion shoes, which of course was not the case at all. The designer used turkey and chicken feathers dyed in bright colors for high fashion shoe embellishment.

Although this was an eye catcher of an advertisement, I doubt if any of us will be slaves to this kind of fashion statement. Always remember to get the facts straight before jumping to the wrong conclusions.

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Bitsy and Ben get a bath, and Rowdy too.

February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Yesterday was one of those glorious Florida days here at our avian rescue, M.A.R.S. that we know makes for a great bath day.

Bitsy and Ben two of the rescue birds, Ducorps Cockatoos, from the Miami auction, a little against their choosing got in on the outside action.

This is never easy for Bitsy as she and Ben have to be put in a small cage to prevent harm to her. Bitsy still has little to no feathers.

In the end, clean birds and of course treats followed as they dried and enjoyed the beautiful day here at our Florida parrot rescue.

Pictures of Bitsy and Ben will follow,when of course I remember to charge my camera battery. Never dull here at the sanctuary. So for now pictures of Rowdy will have to do.

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Helping hands, helping M.A.R.S.

February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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 other projects, and of course to visit with the Cockatoos, macaws and other members that reside in our florida parrot rescue. The girls did take time out for Jack Sparrow our resident mascott. He actually seemed to enjoy getting in on the fun.

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