The Snohomish County Parks Department is warning the public about an aggressive owl at McCollum Park in Snohomish County.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is warning the public about an aggressive owl at McCollum Park.

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.

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