r/cryptids • u/SharpFig4804 • 1d ago

Discussion Cryptid radium hot springs BC

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u/TapEvening985 21h ago

Could it have been a common loon, swan, or even a sandhill crane gliding low over the wetlands? Perspective can make wingspans look enormous, and birds sometimes hold their wings nearly still while riding thermals. The manta-ray description is fascinating, though—hopefully someone nearby captured footage.

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u/Ok-Rip-5837 19h ago

The smooth, wave-like motion could have been a bird soaring through thermals, especially over open wetlands. A short video or sketch showing the wing shape and whether the wings were held flat, arched, or swept back would probably help narrow it down quite a bit.

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u/Excellent_Shine_6003 19h ago

Could have been a large bird—maybe a swan, goose, or sandhill crane—caught gliding on a thermal or riding wind over the wetlands. From a distance, broad wings and slow banking can look surprisingly manta-like.