Grey Heron Portrait

Shot this in Karanji Lake, Mysore , India...
This is a full frame image. Had shot this to test my new 1.4x TC

Comments and Critiques welcome...

Canon 1000D, 300f/4 + 1.4x
SS 1/400 (+1/3EC)
f/5.6
ISO 400

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I think this image has very good detail. I do experience the palm fronds in front of the bird distracting. I also think that the brown splotch at the tip of the beak is making the beak tip look soft.