Rick Mercer has flocked to the Island.
The Canadian comedian and host of Rick Mercer Report spent the day just north of Courtenay Friday, and filmed a segment for the upcoming season of the show at Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) in Merville.
MARS spokesperson Robert McLennan confirmed Mercer spent the day at the facility that conserves and protects native wildlife and its natural habit through education and rehabilitation.
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Mercer posted a selfie photo around 1 p.m. Friday to his Instagram account with Brynn - a MARS ambassador bird.
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