About

The first Spark

It all began when Marion was still a child. One day, while wandering near a local waste site, she noticed a bundle of old magazines that someone had thrown away. Curious, she opened them, and what she found changed everything. Between the faded pages unfolded a universe she had never imagined : a world rich in evolution, vibrant colours, intricate behaviours, and extraordinary abilities. Through those images and stories, she met birds for the very first time. An unlikely encounter, born amid discarded objects… Yet one that would shape the rest of her life.

From that moment, Marion was captivated. With the internet not yet part of everyday life, every piece of information felt like a rare gem. She devoured field guides and falconry novels, sought out experienced mentors, and spent countless hours roaming through forests, learning how to recognise tracks, silhouettes, and birdsong.

As the years passed, the living world carved out a place of its own in Marion’s heart. Her curiosity never waned; instead, it grew deeper, guiding her to gather, piece by piece, a rich foundation of knowledge about the species that had first sparked her wonder.

When Compassion turned into Commitment

When you truly look at the living world, some realities strike with force: species fading from their native landscapes, mistreated pets seeking refuge, and shelters stretched far beyond their limits. As a young adult, Marion promised herself that one day, when she had the chance to make a difference, she would act, turning her early small steps into something much greater.

In 2016, this promise took shape with the creation of ArkWild, an animal protection organisation open to any creature in need — with particular care for animals living with disabilities or behavioural difficulties, those who would have stood no chance elsewhere.

Deeply committed, Marion poured her energy and resources into this project, working to heal both visible wounds and the deeper ones that cannot be seen.

Running an animal welfare organisation teaches many lessons : animals are not abandoned out of cruelty as often as one might think, but mostly because of human hardship, lack of resources, or simple misunderstanding : that often lead to behavioural issues. Nova, her first adopted dog, was one such case : the result of a breeding that should never have happened, born deaf and destined to be drowned because “a deaf dog cannot live a normal life”.

In 2025, this commitment expanded further with the creation of Plumes à Part (Feathers Apart), a conservation-focused association dedicated to the protection and understanding of nectarivorous and frugivorous parrots. Through this new initiative, Marion reaffirmed her long-standing dedication to conservation, animal welfare and the safeguarding of vulnerable species — extending her work beyond rescue and rehabilitation to include education, preservation and scientific outreach.