A Black Kite not a Falcon

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Karl

April 18, 2025

Before I relocated, I never imagined I would encounter falcons. For several months, I thought I spotted one in the nearby park. However, I recently discovered that what I had been observing was not a falcon, but actually a Black Kite (Milvus migrans), known in Japan as トビ (Tobi).

I have much to learn about the wildlife here.

So, how did I learn about the Tobi? While practicing my drone flights, I took a few snapshots of the bird and uploaded them to ChatGPT. That’s when my initial assumption was corrected.

I find it humbling how much there is to know, but thanks to AI, I can now consider myself a bit wiser!

#Wildlife #Birdwatching #BlackKite #Tobi #NatureLearning #DronePhotography #AI #NatureLover #JapanWildlife

One response to “A Black Kite not a Falcon”

Goals and Good Vibes

April 18, 2025

I used to live in a neighborhood called falcon ridge and I never seen a falcon ever 😭

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