An owl got here down a household’s chimney and perched on their Christmas tree: See the video

A Virginia household had an surprising vacation customer come down their chimney every week earlier than Christmas. 

A wild barred owl flew into a house via the home’s chimney, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington stated on social media. As soon as within the residence, the owl landed on the household’s Christmas tree, displacing the star that was already there to take action. 

In a video clip shared by the Animal Welfare League, the owl will be seen swooping round the home, a lot to the delight of two younger youngsters who will be heard laughing on the fowl. The owl explored the kitchen for just a few moments, then returned to the Christmas tree. 

“And again on the tree,” one of many youngsters says. 

Later within the video, the owl is captured and carried outdoors by an Animal League worker recognized as Sergeant Murray. The fowl flew again off into the evening. 

The Animal Welfare League stated that capping chimneys in the course of the winter will assist forestall “curious critters,” together with birds, squirrels and bats. Wildlife could use a chimney to hunker down and keep away from chilly air and wind in the course of the winter, and a few species could even use them as dens whereas giving beginning, in response to residence options firm HY-C. Capping a chimney also can forestall leaves, snow and different particles from falling down the shaft.