Md. trail’s aggressive owl caught on video

WASHINGTON — Park officials are sharing video of an owl they say has made its presence known by swooping in on people using the Capital Crescent Trail.

Montgomery Parks officials located the owl that has been attacking joggers and runners along the trail for weeks.

MyMCMedia released the video of what park officials believe is a juvenile barred owl.

Parks officials say in a release the owl in question is most likely protecting its nest and general territory. They have posted signs for those using the trail to warn them of the owl active between Dorset Avenue and River Road.

Officials are asking runners to avoid using trail when it’s dark.

The owl does have its own parody Twitter account and parks officials are encouraging residents to tweet at the nocturnal bird.