Hi David, I like the proud pose showing off his meal, and nicely separated from the BG. Looks like you had too much lens, as the cut off feet is a bit of a distraction.
Thanks for the replies and I was concerned about the crop but there was a out of focus limb that goes across the image right below the birds feet that I thought was more distracting than the feet being cut off.
I love Limpkins. You have a nice pose here and the food item is a nice bonus. I agree that feet being cut off is not ideal. Did you try cloning out the branch. Also I think the head would benefit from another round of sharpening. The whole image has a green cast to it to I would work on removing.
Well considering that you did remarkably well! And helping with things like that is what we are here for and why I think so highly of this forum. Everyone is here to learn and to help.