I received this book from Librarything's Early Reviewers. I loved this book. It was an entertaining and easy read. I caught myself falling in love with these birds, and I do NOT consider myself a 'bird person' This an excellent story about a woman who stumbles into the world of avian breeding, quite by accident. Her home slowing developed into a non-profit bird sanctuary with a focus on conservation. It's a tale of one woman who makes all the difference and we should all be inspired to follow her lead- in one way, or another. ( )

A fascinating read by a true bird fanaticist. First, she took in foster and rescue birds, particularly "companion birds". Then she began rescuing endangered "exotic" species, and ultimately breeding them to help try to re-populate and save them from extinction. Along the way, we lucky readers grow to understand how communicative birds are, what outsized personalities many of them have, and why she is so passionate about her avian friends. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs (truly--the photographer should have been credited on the title page, in my opinion). ( )

The story of how a woman went from rescuing a quail to breeding endangered species. The images were beautiful, and it was a fast and entertaining read. ( )

In this charming memoir, Pandemonium Aviary's founder Michele Raffin describes her journey from attempting to rescue an injured bird on the side of the highway to becoming the head of a successful conservation non-profit that houses hundreds of birds in her converted backyard. The story is fascinating and inspirational, and full of charming human and avian characters. Raffin does a lovely job communicating the intelligence and emotional range of her charges, and the stunning color photos bring these exotic creatures to life. A genuinely fun and informative read. ( )

A delightful, fun read. ( )