A woman was left stunned after discovering a pigeon had made herself at home and built a nest for three chicks in her bathroom.

Marlene, 25, was trying out a cleaning hack when she found herself staring straight into the eyes of a pigeon sitting on her chicks.

She discovered it was illegal to disturb nesting wild birds, so decided to let them stay.

And Marlene has now embraced her surprise guests, naming the chicks Trixie and Katya after iconic drag queens and their mother Pauline.

Marlene, from Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany said: "I was completely shocked because I wasn't expecting them whatsoever!"

"I got a bit scared and pushed my boyfriend out of the bathroom. "

"Then we processed what we'd just seen and went back to check on them."

Marlene initially considered calling an animal welfare group to move the nest.

But after doing some research, she learned it's illegal to disturb nesting wild birds in Germany

She said: "I've made peace with the situation."

"A lot of people said they would've killed the pigeons so I'm happy they chose a home where they'll be protected. "

"My grandpa was an ornithologist and he taught me to love birds."

Though the discovery initially drove her to shower at her boyfriend's place, she's since adjusted to sharing the space.

She said: "I don't spend much time in the bathroom now and I always keep the door closed but I love checking up on them. "

"People always say they never see baby pigeons so I feel lucky!"

There have been a few challenges.,like the fear of being dive-bombed mid-shower, but overall Marlene says it's been a fascinating experience.

She said: "The mum pigeon got freaked out and left when she first saw me which I found interesting"

because I thought she'd stay to protect them.

"But they're very chill and don't seem to mind us too much."

Marlene expects the birds to stick around for a few more weeks and plans to do a deep clean once they leave.

She said: "People have been freaking me out by talking about bird mites and lice, so I'm being cautious."

"But I'll definitely be keeping the window shut in the future."