The Great Egret, Ardea alba, is symbol of successful conservation. The egret was hunted to near extinction for its snow-white plumage, which was popular in women’s fashion, in North America in the 19th century. After a century of legal protection, egret numbers have increased substantially and their future outlook is bright.
iNaturalist Observation: http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/4256605
Reference
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/great-egret/