"Tears started rolling": First glimpse of Molly the magpie shared by carers
The first photo of Molly the magpie has been released by his carers, 43 days after he was removed from his adoptive family's home.
In March, Molly's adoptive family from Queensland were forced to surrender the bird after complaints that his owners don't hold a wildlife permit.
Molly the magpie has lived with Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen and their two dogs Peggy and Ruby since 2020, when he - originally thought to be a she - fell out a nest in their backyard.
Ever since the family were forced to hand over the magpie, Premier Steven Miles said the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation was working to help them secure the permits needed to bring Molly back home.
While the permit application is in the works, the carers at the facility where Molly is currently being held have released a photo of the bird to ease the minds of his adoptive family.
Wells and Mortensen shared the photo to their Instagram, saying, “We have our first photo!”
"This photo was taken by the carers of Molly (wherever he is) and sent us yesterday. After 43 days... Tears started rolling.”
The Gold Coast family then included a poem they had written: “They came and told us they wanted to take you away. We couldn’t even picture what that would look like? I will never forget that day."
“If Molly had a voice what would he say? If Molly had a choice where would he stay?"
“The silence has been broken. People have awoken. I haven’t been placed on this Earth to hide. Let me soar again and be your guide."
“In unity and harmony you will see, what the world needs right now is Peggy, Ruby and me.”
In a special message to Molly, Wells and Mortensen said: “We look forward to the day very soon to be able to see you with our own eyes and be reunited again.”
Image credits: Instagram