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Keep Bird Feeders Clean
During spring many small migratory songbirds are returning home from the south. Pine Siskins, Redpolls and Grosbeaks are commonly found in large flocks this time of year. This increased density of birds can lead to the spread of serious and...
Beaver Release
This beaver was found on a beach, appearing very sick. The iconic Canadian symbol had ended up in the ocean and ingested a lot of sea-water. Being unable to excrete so much salt made him very ill. Without rescue he would have likely died. He...
Comox Valley Community Foundation Donation
MARS would like to acknowledge the generous donation from the Comox Valley Community Foundation (CVCF). The CVCF provided $10,000 towards the purchase and installation of a solar powered hot water in-floor heating system for the wildlife...
A Lovely Review From a MARS Volunteer
I was fortunate to join a group of Rotarians to build a new shelter for one of the Owls. Rotary donated the Wood for the project and we spent 4 days building the shelter. I was impressed on my tour as to how many volunteers were donating time...
Lanaye (2004)
When I applied for the internship at MARS I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. All I knew was that I would be spending most of the summer away from my boring life in the city and that I'd be working with one of my passions in life, birds. I've...
Common Redpoll
MARS Moment 2013 by Sandy Fairfield, MARS Education Coordinator 2012 proved to be a very busy, rewarding and interesting year at the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society. During the year there were over 1,800 wildlife admissions, though this number included...
Bald Eagles
MARS Moment 2009 by Sandy Fairfield, MARS Education Coordinator Along our misty shores Bald Eagles never fail to inspire us with awe as they soar overhead piercing the silence with their shrill screams. For thousands of years Eagles have been revered by...
Ducklings
MARS Moment by Sandy Fairfield, MARS Education Coordinator “If you love them, leave them alone.” Each year MARS repeats this message during “Baby Wildlife Season" in hopes that we can reinforce the importance of leaving wildlife to be nurtured...
Rare Owls in Rough Health Flock to Vancouver Island
Published November 15, 2012 by CTV News Vancouver Island
Garry Oak Planting in the Comox Valley
MARS is involved in many conservation efforts, maintaining two local parks, clearing invasive species and sometimes planting trees...