Well done. This bird has been a nemesis for me. Suggestion: De SAT the yellow iris a bit (using a QM) and then create a QM of the pupil. Desaturate that completley and then slide the Lightness Slider in Hue/SAT well to the left. This will increase the apparent overall sharpness dramatically.
Later and love, artie
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These birds haven't been very cooperative for me, so it's nice to see that at least they cooperative for others now and then! Lower angle mentioned, but I would not crop it...I like your framing showing the reflections.