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[-] xia@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I once saw a flying creature that appeared to be a ~~pterodactyl~~ pterosaur (except for the size), ever since since i've been on the lookout for any kind of "bird" with a diamond/kite shape at the end of it's tail, as that is what i remember most distinctly.

[-] CulturedLout@lemmy.ca 10 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Could it have been a heron or a crane? When they fly their legs trail out behind them and their feet make them look a bit like a clubbed tail.

[-] xia@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 11 months ago

I really appreciate the hint! I looked at some google-images of flying herons & cranes. I don't think it was one of those, but it was also some time ago (and old memories can get rewritten as you recall them).

[-] Tikiporch@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

When (month) and where (approximate city/state) ?

[-] frogmouse@beehaw.org 2 points 11 months ago

Any chance it was a frigate bird? Their tail isn't exactly diamond shape but they kind of have a pterosaur shape to them.

[-] xia@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 11 months ago

I was not able to find a picture of a frigate bird that had a significant tail, so I don't think so. That was the most striking thing about it, I had never seen a bird with a long tail (like... about the same length as it's body).

[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

I saw a skunk the size of a dog once for only a moment. I am also looking for an absurdity. Best of luck!

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