NOVA Parks News

Spotted: A snowy owl at D.C.’s Union Station, where it’s eating pigeons and rats

Snowy owl

She took a pit stop at one of D.C.’s busiest spots and found meals appetizing to her — rats and pigeons.

So was the journey of an immature female snowy owl, says a naturalist expert who spotted it Thursday night atop a statue outside Union Station.

The snowy owl has been using the station as its “nightly hunting grounds,” according to Matt Felperin, a roving naturalist for Nova Parks in Northern Virginia.

Visit The Washington Post to read the full article.

Climb UPton is OPEN DAILY!

Climb UPton is now open open daily! Take on the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic with 90 elements across three challenge levels.

Purchase Your Annual Waterpark Pass Now!

Waterparks are now open weekends, 11am-7pm. Purchase an annual waterpark pass to receive admission to all 5 waterparks; discounts on concessions and retail; early entry; and special savings on attractions and events. For a limited time, save up to $60 for a family of 4!