Wonderfull, great pose, great exposure control and very nice detail and light! I would try to lighten the dark greenish arean un the top. But overall I loved it! Congratulaitons!
Superb light and pose: very sharp and great eye contact. I love the nice light in the underside of the bird and the dangling feet. Another vote for the bird being placed at the right. Very good job Rick, I like it a lot!