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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.
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.
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).
When (month) and where (approximate city/state) ?
Why does it need to be in the US?
Is that because you think the majority of superstitious people live there?
Who said anything about it needing to be in the US? Months, cities, and states all exist outside of the US.
OMG (facepalm)
If STATES existed outside of the United STATES, they would BE part of the United States. It's right there in the name. We own it.
Do your own research.
(end sarcasm)
I've heard Elon Musk is from the Apartheid state, I'm still not sure where that is on a map.
Any chance it was a frigate bird? Their tail isn't exactly diamond shape but they kind of have a pterosaur shape to them.
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).
I saw a skunk the size of a dog once for only a moment. I am also looking for an absurdity. Best of luck!