A Kentucky family gets an early gift: a baby owl in their Christmas tree

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — One Kentucky family got a little something extra when they picked out their Christmas tree this year: a baby owl.

Lexington resident Michele White told WDKY-TV that it's a tradition for the family to pick out a Christmas tree every year and this year seemed no different. They had the tree in their home for four days and didn't notice anything unusual.

"I have three dogs," White said. "We use this room nonstop: watch TV; the kitchen's right here; no indication."

Bobby Hayes, who owns Magic Carpet Cleaning and was at the home while the family was out, first noticed the bird...