ARLINGTON, Va. (CNN) - A Virginia family got an early gift above their Christmas tree when an owl replaced their star ornament. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington released these images on ...

Instead, it was a barred owl. The huge bird flew into the family’s house, spotted their Christmas tree and decided he would make a nicer star than the one they already had on top.

The organization said a barred owl swooped into an Arlington home and perched atop the tree after knocking down the star. One of the animal welfare officers was able to gently capture the owl and ...

The organization said a barred owl swooped into an Arlington home and perched atop the tree after knocking down the star. One of the animal welfare officers was able to gently capture the owl and ...

The organization said a barred owl swooped into an Arlington home and perched atop the tree after knocking down the star. One of the animal welfare officers was able to gently capture the owl and ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (CNN) - A Virginia family got an early gift above their Christmas tree when an owl replaced their star ornament. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington released these images on ...

The organization said a barred owl swooped into an Arlington home and perched atop the tree after knocking down the star. One of the animal welfare officers was able to gently capture the owl and ...

The organization said a barred owl swooped into an Arlington home and perched atop the tree after knocking down the star. One of the animal welfare officers was able to gently capture the owl and ...