Wild romance: B.C. wildlife centre celebrates ‘animals that mate for life’

Spring marks the beginning of mating season for many wildlife species in B.C., with many seeking their mate – and for some bird species, it’s a lifelong choice.
Birds like the bald eagle, barn owl, Canada goose and trumpeter swan all seek a partner for the long haul, according to the BC SPCA, and some have been given that second chance by the Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) in Metchosin.
Bald eagles, which live up to 20 years, grow old together – returning to the same n