A Virginia family had an unexpected holiday visitor come down their chimney a week before Christmas. A wild barred owl flew into a home through the house's chimney, the Animal Welfare League of ...

An owl decided to perch on top of it, replacing the star that was already on the tree. The family believes the owl got into their Arlington home through the chimney, just like Santa Claus.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington released these images on Instagram. The organization said a barred owl swooped into an Arlington home and perched atop the tree after knocking down the star.

Animals Barred owl takes the spotlight as unexpected Christmas tree topper The Animal Welfare League of Arlington says this is a good reminder to keep chimneys capped during the winter.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington released these images on Instagram. The organization said a barred owl swooped into an Arlington home and perched atop the tree after knocking down the star.

Animals Barred owl takes the spotlight as unexpected Christmas tree topper The Animal Welfare League of Arlington says this is a good reminder to keep chimneys capped during the winter.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington released these images on Instagram. The organization said a barred owl swooped into an Arlington home and perched atop the tree after knocking down the star.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington released these images on Instagram. The organization said a barred owl swooped into an Arlington home and perched atop the tree after knocking down the star.