At least Egrets have wingspans big enough so they look as if they should be able to fly.
I remember watching Puffins in Iceland taking off from the top of a cliff. They have short, stubby wings that don't look big enough. They fall off the edge of the cliff, wings flapping wildly, and drop about a hundred feet before leveling out. Fun to watch.
I understand that in spite of the stubby wings they can fly huge distances, and they can swim long distances under water, too.
Nice shot, Chris.
Eric
