Round Object Photographed in Paris Identified as a Pigeon

Summary

On March 9, 2008, an amateur photographer in Paris took a series of five photos from his window. In one of them appeared an elliptical, almost round object, dark on the bottom and bright on top. The photographer, intrigued by its almost metallic appearance, sent the image to the GEIPAN. After a detailed investigation, it was discovered that the object was not an unexplained phenomenon, but a pigeon. By analyzing the photos in order, especially images 4 and 5, it became clear that the bird entered the field of view of the first photo and then dove toward a window, appearing in the second. Its round shape and the sunlight reflection misled the photographer into thinking it was an unidentified object, but it was actually just a simple pigeon.

The final explanation not only resolved the case but also served as an example of how light and camera angles can create optical illusions. The IPN report confirmed there were no unexplained elements in the image, and the case was classified as resolved. This incident illustrates the importance of carefully analyzing evidence before drawing conclusions, especially when dealing with objects captured under unusual conditions.