Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary » parrot rescue http://www.marsparrots.org Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:32:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Once again we dodged the bullet, but cleanup goes on an on. http://www.marsparrots.org/once-again-we-dodged-the-bullet-but-cleanup-goes-on-an-on/ http://www.marsparrots.org/once-again-we-dodged-the-bullet-but-cleanup-goes-on-an-on/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:24:04 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2575 Every time we go through these end of summer storms we are amazed by the power of the wind and rains. We are equally grateful and amazed that we escaped the full force of a hurricane once again.   Monday as you can imagine was nothing short of a miracle, as all who volunteer here at M.A.R.S. were willing to lend lots of hands to the job of cleaning up. All the aviary birds on Saturday and Sunday, though frequently getting wet, were making happy sounds. Food and boxes changed... Read more

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Tree debris everwwhereCages got washed downNeeded rearranged anyway

Every time we go through these end of summer storms we are amazed by the power of the wind and rains. We are equally grateful and amazed that we escaped the full force of a hurricane once again.  

Monday as you can imagine was nothing short of a miracle, as all who volunteer here at M.A.R.S. were willing to lend lots of hands to the job of cleaning up.

All the aviary birds on Saturday and Sunday, though frequently getting wet, were making happy sounds. Food and boxes changed out at regular intervals to give them the idea that all was right in their world here at the parrot rescue. If they see calm in their caretakers, they remain calm. Of course some extra special treats never hurt. Bribery is a good thing.

So with that said, we will all get back to the daily running of Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. The care of the exotic birds who reside here will always be our highest priority.

We once again invite you to visit our Florida parrot rescue on any of our open days.  Come and interact with the Cockatoos, Macaws, Amazons and other species of our feathered friends. If you are considering adoption, this is by far the best hands on experience anywhere.

 We sincerely hope you will all continue to support our cause with a donation, or consider becoming a M.A.R.S. member.  As always, we need all the help we can get.

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/once-again-we-dodged-the-bullet-but-cleanup-goes-on-an-on/feed/ 0 In our bird land known as M.A.R.S., a feathered love story. http://www.marsparrots.org/in-our-bird-land-known-as-m-a-r-s-a-feathered-love-story/ http://www.marsparrots.org/in-our-bird-land-known-as-m-a-r-s-a-feathered-love-story/#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:37:21 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2515 There you... Read more

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I thought I saw the new girl go under here.

There you are.

Privacy please, I'm hiding here.

Looks like I have a rival.

A little help here please.

Do we really want to fight or let her choose?

 

Hey, can a girl choose for herself? I choose...

You!!!

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/in-our-bird-land-known-as-m-a-r-s-a-feathered-love-story/feed/ 0 An evening affair at Aloha. http://www.marsparrots.org/an-evening-affair-at-aloha/ http://www.marsparrots.org/an-evening-affair-at-aloha/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:42:10 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2497 When? Tonight July 8th Time, 5:00 to 7:00 Where, Aloha Animal Hospital, east Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbor Bch. (across from WalMart) It is a black and white affair. Come out and support this event. And remember "Don't Shop,... Read more

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When? Tonight July 8th


Time, 5:00 to 7:00


Where, Aloha Animal Hospital, east Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbor Bch. (across from WalMart)


It is a black and white affair. Come out and support this event. And remember “Don’t Shop, Adopt”.

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/an-evening-affair-at-aloha/feed/ 0 A new twist on Shakespeare. http://www.marsparrots.org/a-new-twist-on-shakespeare/ http://www.marsparrots.org/a-new-twist-on-shakespeare/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:21:48 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2442 Romeo, Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo??? Trust me Juliet,  I promise you that I am in this picture somewhere!!! How do I get into your new place anyway??? Honestly Juliet I would have settled for a simple nest of some sort, or a box or!!! Chomp and Bite are still available for adoption here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Please join us on almost any Saturday for adoption day and meet all the birds here at... Read more

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Romeo, Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo???

Trust me Juliet,  I promise you that I am in this picture somewhere!!!

How do I get into your new place anyway???

Honestly Juliet I would have settled for a simple nest of some sort, or a box or!!!

Chomp and Bite are still available for adoption here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.

Please join us on almost any Saturday for adoption day and meet all the birds here at M.A.R.S..

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/a-new-twist-on-shakespeare/feed/ 0 Hours of Operation information. http://www.marsparrots.org/hours-of-operation-information/ http://www.marsparrots.org/hours-of-operation-information/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:19:15 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2435 Here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary (M.A.R.S.), our visitor area is located entirely outside. Because of this unique venue, you can experience the exotic birds in a more natural setting. They play in trees, they free fly, and they can interact with each visitor to the rescue, one on one. We invite you to visit and visit often. Please note that due to the volume of visitors, we are allowing only so many at one time. There are numerous local resturants to enjoy if a wait is... Read more

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Here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary (M.A.R.S.), our visitor area is located entirely outside. Because of this unique venue, you can experience the exotic birds in a more natural setting. They play in trees, they free fly, and they can interact with each visitor to the rescue, one on one. We invite you to visit and visit often. Please note that due to the volume of visitors, we are allowing only so many at one time. There are numerous local resturants to enjoy if a wait is necessary. There is also a fishing pier, local shops, beaches and a beautiful park, all within walking distance of the Sanctuary.

Normal days of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Hours are 11:00 to 4:30. Days are subject to change do to weather conditions and volunteer availability. Special events also require changes in this schedule.

Saturday is always our official adoption day and will remain our highest priority. If another time is required due to work schedule or other reasons, contact us. Special times can be arranged. 

Please e-mail marsparrots@aol.com, or contact us through www.marsparrots.org/contact. Updates are also posted on Florida Parrot Rescue MARS our official Facebook page, or Facebook/marsparrots.

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/hours-of-operation-information/feed/ 0 “RIO” See the movie, share your thoughts with M.A.R.S. http://www.marsparrots.org/rio-see-the-movie-share-your-thoughts-with-m-a-r-s/ http://www.marsparrots.org/rio-see-the-movie-share-your-thoughts-with-m-a-r-s/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:43:35 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2388 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... Read more

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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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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/rio-see-the-movie-share-your-thoughts-with-m-a-r-s/feed/ 1 M.A.R.S. presents, “The Odd Couples”. http://www.marsparrots.org/m-a-r-s-presents-the-odd-couples/ http://www.marsparrots.org/m-a-r-s-presents-the-odd-couples/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:05:53 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2362 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 but introduced Baily to his favorite mulberry tree. They had a fun day together here at M.A.R.S. Big Bird and... Read more

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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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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/m-a-r-s-presents-the-odd-couples/feed/ 0 What a storm we had!!!!!!! http://www.marsparrots.org/what-a-storm-we-had/ http://www.marsparrots.org/what-a-storm-we-had/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:08:28 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2353   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... Read more

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  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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Our resident iguana Jack Sparrow, takes a cue from our feathered members of M.A.R.S..

Not to be outdone 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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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/jack-sparrow-takes-a-box/feed/ 0 The 12th night is here, time to put away all the holiday cheer. http://www.marsparrots.org/the-12th-night-is-here-time-to-put-away-all-the-holiday-cheer/ http://www.marsparrots.org/the-12th-night-is-here-time-to-put-away-all-the-holiday-cheer/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:14:18 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2161 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... Read more

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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.

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