I believe it is a Virginia Ctenuchid Moth
Your egret is a Snowy Egret nice.
Been there go as close to high noon as possible with the sun directly overhead the lighting is perfect.
I just love close-ups #1 is a Postman butterfly #2 is a Cecropia Moth.
D300-500mm AFS 1/640 @ f/8 iso400
D300-500mm AFS 1/1600s @f/5.6 iso200
Take this for what it's worth but to bad stupidity isn't painful.
already let my kids pick what they want the rest will trash.
Late afternoon Nikon D300 500mm Nikon AFS
My name is Jack better known as the Nail Binder. I am 83 years young owned my own business for 50 yrs.
Been doing photography for 70 yrs. My main interest is nature wildlife and scenic. I will post photos soon.