**BREAKING: FOWL PLAY ROCKS REVERED RESIDENCE**
ATLANTA, GA – In a bizarre incident that has left historians and ornithologists alike in stitches, a feisty owl has taken up residence on the Christmas tree inside the historic Biltmore Estate’s southern cousin, the Fairburn Mansion.
Eyewitnesses claim the majestic bird, identified as a 3-foot tall, 5-pound Great Grey Owl named Olga, swooped into the grand foyer of the 20th-century mansion, sending decorators running for cover and scattering festive trimmings everywhere.
“I was hanging garland on the staircase when suddenly, WHAM! This owl comes out of nowhere and lands on the tree, sending ornaments crashing to the floor,” said a shell-shocked mansion staffer, who wished to remain anonymous. “I mean, I’ve seen some fowl behavior in my time, but this was ridiculous!”
According to sources, Olga the owl has commandeered the 20-foot tall tree, wrapping herself in twinkling lights and rearranging the baubles to spell out “OWL-idays” in glittering script.
“It’s like she has a PhD in Christmas Decorating,” quipped Fairburn Mansion curator, Dr. Emily P. Bottomsworth. “We’re not sure how she got here, but we’re rolling with it. After all, who needs a boring old tree when you can have an owl-topped masterpiece?”
As news of the avian interloper spread, social media erupted with owl-fficials (pun intended), with #Owlmas trending on Twitter and Instagram.
Meanwhile, local wildlife experts are scrambling to safely relocate Olga to a more suitable habitat, but so far, the owl has refused to budge, insisting she’s found her “tree-mendous” new digs.
In related news, the Fairburn Mansion has announced a special “Owl-mas” tour, promising visitors an un-fowl-ievable holiday experience, complete with a meet-and-greet with Olga herself.
Stay tuned for further updates on this hoot-worthy holiday hijinks!
