A Snowy Egret in Rodeo Lagoon

I spotted the snowy egret across the lagoon and walked across a bridge to get onto the beach side of it. I was on a mission, although my friend did not know. I was not sure if I could get close to the bird, but as I could finally see him from the beach and slowly approached, he did not fly away. I actually got quite close while he combed the shore for fish. He did eventually fly, but not too far and without my opposing it, since that is when I got my best picture. Thank you egret!