Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice

Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions

For the second time in weeks, a Canadian icon has emerged as the unlikely victor in an existential battle on the ice.

Mervyn Sequeira, an Ontario photographer, was out with his family on a recent morning when they spotted a bald eagle descending towards a frozen lake.

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Pair of bald eagles welcome two hatchlings in California

Jackie and Shadow, eagles in Big Bear valley recorded on a live webcam, regain hope three years after their last chick. Bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow are in the midst of cuddling with two new ...
The Guardian - 1d
WATCH: Famous bald eagles welcome eaglets

Two of the world’s most famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed a pair of hatchlings in Big Bear, California, and was all captured live via a nest cam.
ABC News - 12h
Webcam follows bald eagle couple's epic love story

Two bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow in California gained a global social media following. Joy Benedict shows the beloved birds of prey trying for a family again.
CBS News - Feb. 22
Beloved bald eagles hoping for triplets as fans wait to watch eggs hatch

Bald eagle Jackie laid three eggs this year and, since then, she and her partner Shadow have taken turns keeping the eggs warm as thousands of fans keep an eagle eye on a live cam of the couple.
CBS News - Feb. 26
Love story between two bald eagles plays out in unlikely place

Two bald eagles have been nesting in a tree in the San Bernardino National Forest since 2018. They've grown a fanbase, thanks to two solar-powered webcams that observe the birds. Now, the pair is ...
CBS News - 4d
WATCH: Beloved bald eagle couple welcomes 2 new chicks, their 1st hatchlings in 3 years

Jackie and Shadow have been watched by hundreds of thousands of people over the years on their Friends of Big Bear Valley webcam. This year is cause for celebration.
ABC News - 1d
As Connor McDavid Delivered for Canada, the Symbolism was Unmistakable

The Canadian player’s winner on Thursday night appropriately evoked memories of Sidney Crosby’s Golden Goal, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The New York Times - Feb. 21
Spain stronger after battles on & off pitch - Codina

Spain defender Laia Codina says the squad has become stronger because of their battles both on and off the pitch over the last few years.
BBC News - Feb. 24
Why a Rare Women’s Hockey Fight Happened and Forced a Rule Change

The first real punches in the Professional Women’s Hockey League were thrown on Feb. 20. They likely won’t be the last.
The New York Times - 2d