US EditionGoose temporarily calls Wrigley Field home, prompting Cubs to block off some seats
- A Canada goose was seen nesting in a juniper planter at Wrigley Field during a Chicago Cubs game against the San Diego Padres.
- Season-Ticket holders Debbie Hultine and Buster Zenor changed seats to accommodate the nesting goose.
- Cubs Senior Director of Communications Jennifer Martinez stated that they are working with wildlife organizations to manage the situation safely and responsibly.
- Hultine noted the goose remained calm despite the presence of more than 42,000 spectators.
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New Hampshire Union Leader
The Washington PostA goose nested in Wrigley Field, stealing the hearts of Cubs fans
A Canada goose won the hearts of Chicago Cubs fans over the weekend after building a nest at Wrigley Field, causing a section of bleachers to be closed. But the bird may no longer call the iconic ivy-covered stadium home.
Meet the Chicago Cubs' Newest Feathered Fan: a Canada Goose That Built Her Nest in Their Baseball Stadium
After the ballpark sent a crew of "geesekeepers" to protect her over the weekend, the bird appears to have moved on. But she earned a place in the hearts of Cubs fans—and in the team's long history of animal-related lore
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NBC Dallas-Fort WorthGeese form nest next to Wrigley Field bleachers at Saturday's game versus Padres
The iconic Wrigley Field bleachers welcomed an unusual guest during the Chicago Cubs’ series against the San Diego Padres this weekend. Photos on social media showed a goose nesting in a juniper planter next to the center-field seats underneath the scoreboard during Saturday’s game. Several rows of the upper bleachers were blocked off from fans Sunday while two Canada geese stood on a roof nearby. Fans snapped photos of the feathered duo before …
'Geesekeepers' protect Canada goose nesting at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs welcomed a new fan to opening weekend at Wrigley Field: a Canada goose. Fans spotted the goose near the stadium’s outfield bleachers sitting in greenery boxes. During Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres, a team of “geesekeepers” kept the area clear of human fans, according to Block Club Chicago. There's a section of the center field bleachers blocked off because a goose has made a next in the planter boxes below the sc…
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