Geese make nest next to renowned Wrigley Field bleachers throughout
CHICAGO– The renowned Wrigley Field bleachers invited an unusual guest during the Chicago Cubs’ series versus the San Diego Padres this weekend.Photos on social
media showed a goose nesting in a juniper planter beside the center-field seats beneath the scoreboard during Saturday’s game. A number of rows of the upper bleachers were obstructed off from fans Sunday while 2 Canada geese based on a roofing nearby. Fans snapped pictures of the feathered duo before Sunday’s game began.
“At the Friendly Boundaries, we really indicate it when we state everybody’s welcome, including the goose and her nest who took up residence in the bleachers,” Cubs Elder Director of Communications Jennifer Martinez stated in a declaration to The Associated Press. “We’re giving her the space she requires while we’ve been working carefully with a wildlife company to manage the situation safely and properly, in full accordance with state law. In the meantime, we have actually obstructed off the location to fans. Protecting our fans, and our feathered guest, is our top priority.”
One goose appeared to be sitting on the nest a number of hours before very first pitch however removed flying with its mate.
“They wanted the best view of the game,” stated Michael Pardun, 26, of Chicago, who participated in the game with buddies in the bleachers. “They’re diehard fans.”
Season-ticket holders Debbie Hultine, 69, and Buster Zenor, 71, of Spring Valley, Illinois, moved from their typical seats in the bleachers to accommodate the geese. They saw the female goose nesting throughout the Cubs’ home opener Friday and again Saturday. They stated they thought the geese selected the bushy area when the ballpark was peaceful before the Cubs played their first home game, a 3-1 victory over the Padres.
“She was pretty calm for 42,000-plus people,” Hultine stated of the female goose.The geese became upset when fans banged on a neighboring wall during Friday’s game, Hultine stated.
“They’re both keeping an eye on things,” Hultine stated. “The male will keep sentry for a while. Opening day, he was above the press box staying up by one of the flags. When she got a little upset when guys were banging, she honked and he did return and he was up there for a really brief time with his wings out and he was hissing.”
Hultine has actually been participating in games for more than 60 years, and she and Zenor were married at Wrigley. She said this is the first time she has seen a goose nest in the ballpark.
“I’m delighted they’re safeguarding them now,” Zenor stated.