Officials with Snohomish County Parks and Recreation are warning people about an aggressive owl at a park in Everett.

Owls can be territorial, especially during nesting season or if their nesting areas are disturbed, officials said.

Officials in Snohomish County are raising awareness about recent reports of an "aggressive" owl that is "dive bombing" people at an Everett park. In a release posted Friday, the county says McCollum Park has seen recent owl attacks and signs have been posted to warn visitors.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is warning the public about an aggressive owl at McCollum Park in Snohomish County. According to the alert sent Friday, the bird has been dive-bombing people on the trails. Signs have been posted at the park to warn visitors.