Geese Make Nest Next To Iconic Wrigley Field Bleachers During Chicago Cubs Games

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 Sunday's game began.

"At the Friendly Confines, we truly mean it when we say everyone's welcome, including the goose and her nest who took up residence in the bleachers," Cubs Senior Director of Communications Jennifer Martinez said in a statement to The Associated Press. "We're giving her the space she needs while we've been working closely with a wildlife organization to manage the situation safely and responsibly, in full accordance with state law. In the meantime, we have blocked off the area to fans. Protecting our fans, and our feathered guest, is our top priority."

One goose appeared to be sitting on the nest a couple of hours before first pitch but took off flying with its mate.

"They wanted the best view of the game," said Michael Pardun, 26, of Chicago, who attended the game with friends in the bleachers. "They're diehard fans."