The crane looks like it's leaning to the left. I wish you could have shot it at a better angle. It may still looks good if you crop the right a bit more, too, I think. All in all, it's definitely not as good as your latest showing on the other board, IMO.
I like the feel of this one and like the surroundings so much I would like seeing more. Any time I get such a good looking bg I make at least one image with lots of it.
Interesting that the extremes look good. Going real tight will also work as Desmond pointed out, brings the bird larger in frame and its a good looking one. The in between seems to be weak, not here or there !!!
Adams, I like this! I think the bird needs to be corrected about 2 degrees clockwise and the grass could use a bit more green channel and less yellow but it's still a very nice bird image. You've got a good head angle and nice detail throughout.