Leslie’s birthday was celebrated at Scotts on fifth ave. in Indialantic. A favorite place for the locals to meet and enjoy some truly amazing dishes.
The chefs’ offerings on this day were sinfully delicious. If you have the opportunity to go, we all highly recommend you do, your taste buds will thank-you.
Again a very Happy Birthday to Leslie.
Every Saturday we have an open invitation to everyone to visit . To meet and greet the avians here for adoption, to cuddle to play to simply enjoy the atmosphere here at our Florida parrot rescue M.A.R.S..
Saturday was a great day for doing just that here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.
The Cockatoos, Amazons and Macaws all had a very play filled day, until the weather got a little cold for some of the smaller residents. Especially Bitsy and her friend Ben two of the rescue birds from Miami.
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Our resident iguana Jack Sparrow, takes a cue from our feathered members of M.A.R.S..
Not to be ou
tdone by the Cockatoos, Macaws, Amazons and assorted other species of parrots who reside at our parrot rescue. He chose a box of his very own.
Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary goes through a ton of boxes on a regular basis, but add in the cold weather and well you can imagine.
So off to the liquor store I go for all their discarded boxes. They are the best I have found so far. And yes we recycle as much as we can.
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When you have a set schedule you hope to be able to stay consistent. Unforeseen situations develop however, and have a way of causing change.
Volunteer availability changes. Weather plays a factor. Those who have previously visited M.A.R.S. know we are an outside operation, and we need nice weather to be open.
With that said, this Friday the 21st will be adoption day. Please visit Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary then. If this is not possible, then special arrangements can be made for another day.
Saturday, weather permitting, we will be open, but do to lack of volunteers our hours will be 1:00 to 4:30.
M.A.R.S. regrets that these changes are necessary. If anyone would like to sign up to volunteer, go to our forms page www.marsparrots.org/forms and fill out the application. E-mail marsparrots@aol.com, and we will set up an interview. Volunteers are required to scedule two days a week here at M.A.R.S..
Time to pack away all the trappings of the Christmas season. Time to keep all the wonderful memories close to your heart. Time to thank family and friends for simply being the amazing people that they are.
A final Happy New Year, from all here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.
Our big wish, is that everyone continue to follow and support M.A.R.S in 2011. This needs to be the year for amazing changes to take place. Follow us on our blog, via our direct feed, or on Facebook/M.A.R.S.,(florida parrot rescue M.A.R.S.) and be a part of it as it happens.
Needless to say the residents of M.A.R.S. woke up to a cold morning. So to put a smile on their faces, warm, buttered zoo pasta from World Market.
Fun pasta
All the parrots had boxes with blankets inside of them to hide from the cold, but the pasta really made them warm on the inside.
The Macaws and Cockatoos along with two Yellow Nape amazons in the outside aviary are now wondering what their next treat will be here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, any suggestions???????
We here at M.A.R.S. had the joy of boarding a truly amazing bird this year.
To experience life with a larger than life bird, one must understand that the vocals of that bird might actually match the size of that bird.
Such was the case with Stella, a big, beautiful, vibrant blue Hyacinth Macaw with a personality to fall in love with and a voice as big as the sea.
So when I say, “Do you hear what I hear”, that would be Stella.
Wishing all a very vibrant and blue (that would be in color only) Holiday Season from all here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.
Cuddles a moluccan cockatoo once had a very large cage to sleep in at nighttime.
One day, while all were outside at play, and the volunteers were going about the daily routine, he went inside on his own, and looked around the room and chose a new one.
To our suprise when we began putting away all the M.A.R.S. avian members for the day, we could not locate him. Of course we all got a bit worried. However, we soon heard very happy sounds coming from one of the cages.
Lo and behold there he was in a box, in a cage, of his own choosing. Sometimes you have to admit cozy is good.
Though it may be quite a mess for the caretakers and volunteers, happiness rules
. YES, IT SIMPLY TAKES A BOX A DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
Would you like to know more about the inhabitants of M.A.R.S.? Straight from the bird's beaks, hear the stories of Paco, Woodie, Lulu, Mango and others - told in their own words. 
Fund our feathered friends! M.A.R.S. relies on your contributions to bring happiness and well-being to these birds. It's easy - make a donation today! You'll be surprised what you'll get in return.
M.A.R.S. couldn't survive without all the neighborhood kids who help feed, bathe and entertain all our beautiful birds on a daily basis! See how they turn their experiences into all kinds of art. 
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