Ridgefield presented me with some nice Great Egret opportunities on Sep. 9, 2013. The Great Egret’s wingspan can exceed 5 feet. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1600, f4, ISO 1600, EF 500mm F4L IS II lens.
A larger view of the shot can be seen on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsdavenport/9718856675/