Great Egret Landing

Nikon D1h, 500mm f/2.8 AF-S, Matrix Metering, 1/180, f/4, -0.7EV, ISO 400, RAW Format, Auto WB, Auto Tone, Gitzo 410, Wimberly Sidekick.

Great Egrets are very elegant during all phases of flight--whether takeoff, cruise, or landing. Their wingspan is quite large which is not obvious when they're spending their day walking through marsh.