Beverly's lips curl upwards into a smile. "They like you. Probably because you've been taking care of them. I think a lot of people and animals do that. They latch onto friendly faces and protection." That's been her experience time and again anyway.

"They're all very lovely. I can see you've been doing a good job with them."

She might not be an expert on birds, but she can definitely see that much.

"Not that I know of," she says, in answer to the question. "There were a lot of injuries, but no fatalities. I'll take it. I don't think I could handle a death right now."