Snowy egrets (Egretta thula, Order Pelecaniformes, Family Ardeidae - Herons >) are among the more elegant , their birds active on Will Rogers Beach.  Their long black legs and black beak contrast dramatically with the white feathers and, in addition, the yellow feet and yellow patch around the eye add a dash of color.  They go after the sand crabs, and seem to have good vision; sometimes they'll be standing in a spot and dart unexpectedly several feet to the side to secure one of the tasty crustaceans.  It is not uncommon to see several of them spread out along the beach 30 yards apart or so working the line of the incoming water.

June 1, 2021 – Three  were patrolling the beach between Temescal and the lifeguard station.  The overcast conditions provided less than ideal lighting.

June 27, 2021 - Snowy egret amidst the rocks at the area of Sunset Beach.  When it was walking in the water, it a number of times did an interesting foot movement/dance to stir up the sand a bit, very probably to cause edible critters to emerge.
It had a bit of eelgrass on its leg.

July 9, 2020 - There were four snowy egrets just beyond the lifeguard station; they seemed to be finding plenty of sand crabs.