My past experience with these guys has been to see them at the very tops of tall evergreens. It was a treat to see a few of these beauties almost at eye level. Warbler #3 from Magee.
WoW great exposure and detail with a killer pose. I think it would be even stronger with the brown seedpod over his head gone. Maybe take a little lower crop if you have more room taking out the seedpod and the thicker upper branch?
What a beautiful bird, and love the grooming pose, Bill. Couldn't ask for better light, and great detail. I agree with Joe re the seedpod. Somewhat distracting.
Thank you Joe, Geoffrey and Dianne. I've taken your suggestions to heart, and reposted without the seed pod, and a bit of crop from above. Thanks for the comments; hope you like it.