Australian Family Rescued A Magpie Who Decided To Stick Around And Become Part Of The Family

When the Bloom family took a baby magpie under their wing, they never expected her to become a permanent fixture in the family.

The family who lines in Sydney, Australia found Penguin (named for her colors) when she was only a few weeks old back in 2013. She was found near their local library, unharmed but alone.

After consulting with a family friend and veterinarian, parents Cameron and Sam Bloom decided to adopt the bird. Along with their three children, the family nursed the lonely baby to optimal health.

It also turns out that Cameron is a photographer, so he documents the family adventures in an artful way on Instagram.

Penguin has her run of the house, so to speak. She is free to fly wherever she pleases, but she often chooses to fly back home to the Blooms, who take care of her quite well.

In a recent interview with ABC News, Cameron said Penguin usually hangs around the family in the morning until the kids leave for school, and then she’ll fly off on her own. But she’s always there to greet the three brothers when they come back in the afternoon.

As you may know, Magpies are incredibly intelligent animals and Penguin is no exception. She’s been known to sneak into the home during dinner time and eat scraps off the family table.

Penguin also snuggles in bed with her family, plays catch with the kids, and perches on the furniture when she has the opportunity to do so.

In the future, Penguin will likely leave the nest and have a family of her own, but in the meantime, she’s perfectly content with the Bloom family.

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[Featured Image Credit: penguinthemagpie via Instagram]