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Rescued Magpie Becomes Lifelong Friend With The Family That Saved Her Life
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Rescued Magpie Becomes Lifelong Friend With The Family That Saved Her Life

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After being rescued and nursed back to health by a young family in Newport, Australia, a magpie named Penguin has become a regular visitor and friend at the Bloom family’s home, playing with them and coming in to hide when it rains.

Penguin was discovered flying on the ground near a tree in 2013 by Noah, who is now 11. After being nursed back to health by husband and wife Cameron and Sam and their children (Reuben, 13, Noah, 11, Oli, 9), Penguin was allowed to fly free, but still returned often to spent time with the family. She plays catch, saunters through their home and even perches on their shoulders – all while Cameron Bloom takes beautiful pictures.

The bird waits for the family to leave their home before flying on her own way in the morning, and greets the kids when they get home from school; “It’s like a dog wagging its tail – she sits there in the tree and flaps her wings like she’s excited,” Noah’s father told ABC News.

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“Little baby magpie came into our lives when she fell from a tree at about 3 weeks old”

“We gradually nursed her back to health with a proper Magpie diet and lots of cuddles”

“She watches tv, jumps on the tramp with the kids, flies into our bed in the morning and cuddles up”

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“I never thought she’d become as much a part of the family as she has. [The kids] love her like a dog, but better”

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“She’s free to fly – she often will just hang out around us in the morning then when the kids go to school she’ll do her own thing”

“If you flap your arms like wings – she’ll flap her wings”

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“She spends a fair bit of time cruising inside the house, picking up the kids’ scraps and playing games. She’s pretty domesticated”

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“When the kids play handball here with their friends… Penguin just flies from kid to kid, sort of gets involved. It’s pretty fun. It’s chaotic”

“If other magpies are around she’ll make a beeline for the house and fly in here so she doesn’t get bombed and pecked – they really attack her”

“A few months ago there was another baby magpie, a local one. She started playing with it and it came into the house”

“Penguin and this one were just… talking and carrying on together. It was really cool”

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JeremyJ avatar
JeremyJ
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. I think the bond that has formed between the magpie and this family is amazing. The pictures are stunning as well.

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ZalSlowix
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that is so magical. if i were rich, i'd make a movie about them!(hint!)

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KeithColbert
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had one like that once. She even came with us when we moved to another town.

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desreid
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love crows and Ravens.... I often shout at them 'Oi! Cheeky Mr Crow!'....lovely story of a very loveable magpie in Oz...

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Rachel Montgomery
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have a rescued magpie called paddy who is exactly the same, she runs around the house playing and sleeping, she’s just part of the family 💗

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LolaKristo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely story & photos. It seems that we have also got a magpie pet. It comes to our balcony regularly and waits to be fed. It has recently started to walk into the house when it sees us inside. It also brings us gifts - it spits out clusters of seeds at our balcony door. Have you had this experience with 'gifts' from magpies?

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RobertRuxandrescu
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These kids will grow up being amazing people. In fact, they are already.

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HunterLillis
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an amazing story and terrific photos of a loving family!

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JoAnneKlein
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No matter the angle one views this series, it is magnificent, heartwarming, adorable, charming, and completely captured love between species

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ClarePomfrett
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so beautiful,and what a privilege to be adopted by a wild bird. It is amazing the relationship between the bird and family.

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JosephMcGoldrick
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sweet. The bond between animal and man has become more distant and stressed with time. This is special to my heart and gives me faith.

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JoanParker
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a truly wonderful experience. God's creatures at their best. That Magpie knew a good family when it found them. Cherish every moment.

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LillianaHoffman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fantastic! It's like this with lots of wild animals that are raised by humans, they can't adapt to wildlife, but they are comfy with humans!

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LornaLake
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful story and photos are absolutely lovely too. I love that Penguin has choice and flies free. I hope there are more photos soon.

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lemonhead
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What if the magpie has a disease? Its cute but it could be dangerous...plus most wild animals attack, no matter how tame they look

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JanWalker
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful, we enjoyed Magpies at our home and they would treat us to wonderful tunes mimicked from the radio

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TinadeRonde
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing! There's so much trust and love between the bird and the family, also very beautiful photos!

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SilviaVago
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Es lo más hermoso que he visto ultimamente! qué ternura ese pájaro con la familia que lo rescató, estoy maravillada. generosa naturaleza!

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BarbBraun
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It really made my day! Lovely to see such an apparently well-adjusted family with a healthy love and respect for other species. Beautiful!

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Kayesie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful ! Thank you, the children are adorable and the birds treasures.

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LionelleGrosdemanche-dien
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bonjour, cette histoire me surprend et m'émerveille. Elle est incroyable bien que je ne doute pas de sa véracité. Les animaux sont surprenan

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JoBrazier
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful story and family you have. Such absolutely beautiful photos as well.

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SusanL.Miller
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this! So glad that the family lets Penguin fly and be a bird, but also be a treasured part of their lives. The photos are gorgeous!

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IreneManly
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's awsome. We had a baby Robbin and we took care of May years ago. We were able to take it outside and she/he came back.

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KristoferPutnam
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exceptional story and pics of a very cool family of humans and bird...very uplifting, thank you.

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LisaMair
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who's the photographer? Beautiful pictures - captured it so well!

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PearlDacks
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

absolutely marvelous...such a loving family and the magpie seems to have bonded with all of the members...a delight to behold...thank you...

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RosemaryTurpin
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful pictures and a great story! That bird is sure relaxed around that family! I wish we folk could be that relaxed around each other

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LaurenceJénoc
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

amazing level of friendliness, while respecting the bird freedom on top of that... great!

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FiTetsworth
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a sweet lesson for the boys and a great life for Penguin. The photos are gorgeous, capturing your life perfectly.

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TammyMetzgerLawrenz
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

loved the story, pics and video. the children are so gentle with the magpie. you can see the bond. I wonder... what about bird poop? :0

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LynnLuptak
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cute! Aren't magpies like crows and those are capable of talking.

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Jayne
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You helped a baby bird and what she has given back is priceless - enjoy x

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LindaCarr
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a great story and I definitely enjoyed all of the beautiful pictures.

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SusannCampbell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Compliment's to the Mother of raising her children to love nature and it's birds.

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BenRawls
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A friend had one years ago. They are smarter than most dogs

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LizRice-Sosne
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your photos and story are so wonderful - thank you, I loved seeing this.

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MargitLarsen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fantastic good photos... .and the story is wonderful ! makes me even more dislike the human race for how "we" treat animals.

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TerryVanhill
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Careful with the kisses and letting he/she put beak in mouth. Mamal saliva is toxic to birds.

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JasmeetKaur
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

superbly done.. the connection is so purely visible.. thanks for great work..

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JillForga
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you to the family who gave her such love and a home! What beautiful people you! Thanks for all the pics! ❤️

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DesireeHomann
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful story with beautiful pictures. Happy story for a change & we need more lovely stories like this one. Love Penguin.

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MarieGardner
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely beautiful & heartwarming. Love the photos. This family should write a children's book about this.

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AmandaClayton
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of the magpie I rescued as a child. Very similar story - such fond memories

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TheaHayes
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I think is that birds are wonderful, sentient beings, and these photographs belong in a book so I can look at them forever.

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DonnaBoden
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always regarded magpies as villains 'til this - nurture over nature! Love the way Penguin speaks to Noah, beautiful bond & beautiful photos.

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KathyMetts
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this, every bit of it! The photos are wonderful, and you are all very nice looking, too, including Penguin! Thank you for sharing!

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MiguelAriza
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wao pictures are very talkative about the relationship betwen then a great example to the kids and bird itself, there still hope.

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JoniRamsayHer-Weddings
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luv this! Great photography. So happy they made the right choice by hiring a professional.

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VictoriaRobertson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a Jackdaw growing up who had been injured, he was so bright, great fun and it was an honor to have him in the family, stunning birds

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KennethLodato
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This story really made me happy, I hope she lives a long healthy life with her lovely family. :)

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CommentaryFortytwo
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE this story and the photos are wonderful. What a great home for those kids, Mom and birds. (Great view, too). Australia is the best!

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SarahDacquigan-Yukianki
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this! It's so sweet that a family is giving an animal a good life. Wish everyone could do it

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Clara-MarieBenoit
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

beautiful story with a happy ending <3 thank you for the smiles !!! Oh beautiful photos <3 indeed the photo have feeling of love <3

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EliseWolf
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It takes a lot of knowledgeable care to raise a baby bird so that it does not have nutritional deficiencies as an adult. This birds feathering does not look good at all. Handling birds is bad for their waterproofing and feather condition, and that is a life or death issue for a wild bird. Corvids are smart and live in family groups, so this is not surprising. Hopefully these folks got some advice and information about raising a wild bird. Please do not try to do this without a license in the US and training. So many "saved" birds are released just to live poor quality short sad lives. Sure its cute, but does this bird have healthy bird relationships? Has it bred yet? does it even know what to eat out there...don't do this

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JeremyJ
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. I think the bond that has formed between the magpie and this family is amazing. The pictures are stunning as well.

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ZalSlowix
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that is so magical. if i were rich, i'd make a movie about them!(hint!)

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KeithColbert
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had one like that once. She even came with us when we moved to another town.

desreid avatar
desreid
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love crows and Ravens.... I often shout at them 'Oi! Cheeky Mr Crow!'....lovely story of a very loveable magpie in Oz...

smtopals avatar
Rachel Montgomery
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have a rescued magpie called paddy who is exactly the same, she runs around the house playing and sleeping, she’s just part of the family 💗

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LolaKristo
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely story & photos. It seems that we have also got a magpie pet. It comes to our balcony regularly and waits to be fed. It has recently started to walk into the house when it sees us inside. It also brings us gifts - it spits out clusters of seeds at our balcony door. Have you had this experience with 'gifts' from magpies?

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RobertRuxandrescu
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These kids will grow up being amazing people. In fact, they are already.

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HunterLillis
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an amazing story and terrific photos of a loving family!

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JoAnneKlein
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No matter the angle one views this series, it is magnificent, heartwarming, adorable, charming, and completely captured love between species

clare_pomfrett_1 avatar
ClarePomfrett
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so beautiful,and what a privilege to be adopted by a wild bird. It is amazing the relationship between the bird and family.

josephdmcgoldrick1 avatar
JosephMcGoldrick
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sweet. The bond between animal and man has become more distant and stressed with time. This is special to my heart and gives me faith.

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JoanParker
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a truly wonderful experience. God's creatures at their best. That Magpie knew a good family when it found them. Cherish every moment.

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LillianaHoffman
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fantastic! It's like this with lots of wild animals that are raised by humans, they can't adapt to wildlife, but they are comfy with humans!

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LornaLake
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful story and photos are absolutely lovely too. I love that Penguin has choice and flies free. I hope there are more photos soon.

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lemonhead
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What if the magpie has a disease? Its cute but it could be dangerous...plus most wild animals attack, no matter how tame they look

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JanWalker
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful, we enjoyed Magpies at our home and they would treat us to wonderful tunes mimicked from the radio

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TinadeRonde
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing! There's so much trust and love between the bird and the family, also very beautiful photos!

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SilviaVago
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Es lo más hermoso que he visto ultimamente! qué ternura ese pájaro con la familia que lo rescató, estoy maravillada. generosa naturaleza!

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BarbBraun
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It really made my day! Lovely to see such an apparently well-adjusted family with a healthy love and respect for other species. Beautiful!

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Kayesie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful ! Thank you, the children are adorable and the birds treasures.

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LionelleGrosdemanche-dien
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bonjour, cette histoire me surprend et m'émerveille. Elle est incroyable bien que je ne doute pas de sa véracité. Les animaux sont surprenan

brazier avatar
JoBrazier
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful story and family you have. Such absolutely beautiful photos as well.

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SusanL.Miller
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this! So glad that the family lets Penguin fly and be a bird, but also be a treasured part of their lives. The photos are gorgeous!

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IreneManly
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's awsome. We had a baby Robbin and we took care of May years ago. We were able to take it outside and she/he came back.

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KristoferPutnam
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exceptional story and pics of a very cool family of humans and bird...very uplifting, thank you.

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LisaMair
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who's the photographer? Beautiful pictures - captured it so well!

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PearlDacks
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

absolutely marvelous...such a loving family and the magpie seems to have bonded with all of the members...a delight to behold...thank you...

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RosemaryTurpin
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful pictures and a great story! That bird is sure relaxed around that family! I wish we folk could be that relaxed around each other

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LaurenceJénoc
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

amazing level of friendliness, while respecting the bird freedom on top of that... great!

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FiTetsworth
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a sweet lesson for the boys and a great life for Penguin. The photos are gorgeous, capturing your life perfectly.

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TammyMetzgerLawrenz
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

loved the story, pics and video. the children are so gentle with the magpie. you can see the bond. I wonder... what about bird poop? :0

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LynnLuptak
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cute! Aren't magpies like crows and those are capable of talking.

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Jayne
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You helped a baby bird and what she has given back is priceless - enjoy x

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LindaCarr
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a great story and I definitely enjoyed all of the beautiful pictures.

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SusannCampbell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Compliment's to the Mother of raising her children to love nature and it's birds.

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BenRawls
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A friend had one years ago. They are smarter than most dogs

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LizRice-Sosne
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your photos and story are so wonderful - thank you, I loved seeing this.

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MargitLarsen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fantastic good photos... .and the story is wonderful ! makes me even more dislike the human race for how "we" treat animals.

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TerryVanhill
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Careful with the kisses and letting he/she put beak in mouth. Mamal saliva is toxic to birds.

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JasmeetKaur
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

superbly done.. the connection is so purely visible.. thanks for great work..

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JillForga
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you to the family who gave her such love and a home! What beautiful people you! Thanks for all the pics! ❤️

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DesireeHomann
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful story with beautiful pictures. Happy story for a change & we need more lovely stories like this one. Love Penguin.

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MarieGardner
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely beautiful & heartwarming. Love the photos. This family should write a children's book about this.

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AmandaClayton
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of the magpie I rescued as a child. Very similar story - such fond memories

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TheaHayes
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I think is that birds are wonderful, sentient beings, and these photographs belong in a book so I can look at them forever.

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DonnaBoden
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always regarded magpies as villains 'til this - nurture over nature! Love the way Penguin speaks to Noah, beautiful bond & beautiful photos.

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KathyMetts
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this, every bit of it! The photos are wonderful, and you are all very nice looking, too, including Penguin! Thank you for sharing!

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MiguelAriza
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wao pictures are very talkative about the relationship betwen then a great example to the kids and bird itself, there still hope.

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JoniRamsayHer-Weddings
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luv this! Great photography. So happy they made the right choice by hiring a professional.

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VictoriaRobertson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a Jackdaw growing up who had been injured, he was so bright, great fun and it was an honor to have him in the family, stunning birds

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KennethLodato
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This story really made me happy, I hope she lives a long healthy life with her lovely family. :)

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CommentaryFortytwo
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE this story and the photos are wonderful. What a great home for those kids, Mom and birds. (Great view, too). Australia is the best!

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SarahDacquigan-Yukianki
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this! It's so sweet that a family is giving an animal a good life. Wish everyone could do it

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Clara-MarieBenoit
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

beautiful story with a happy ending <3 thank you for the smiles !!! Oh beautiful photos <3 indeed the photo have feeling of love <3

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EliseWolf
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It takes a lot of knowledgeable care to raise a baby bird so that it does not have nutritional deficiencies as an adult. This birds feathering does not look good at all. Handling birds is bad for their waterproofing and feather condition, and that is a life or death issue for a wild bird. Corvids are smart and live in family groups, so this is not surprising. Hopefully these folks got some advice and information about raising a wild bird. Please do not try to do this without a license in the US and training. So many "saved" birds are released just to live poor quality short sad lives. Sure its cute, but does this bird have healthy bird relationships? Has it bred yet? does it even know what to eat out there...don't do this

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