Just a couple of things that jumped out at me….1. the stick it just gets in the way and I know you cant
be picky when shooting wildlife its a matter of seconds to compose and shoot. 2. The viewpoint is
looking down on the bird as opposed to looking at the bird i.e. a lower viewpoint would have given you
a better shot.
You did well on the exposure especially with the snow and the colours show up well in the feathers, and
well done on even getting the shot, they are fast when they want to be! :)