Golden Plover having Woodle

[Nagesh Mula]

I took this picture during evening time when it was having its worm breakfast/dinner (I made it worm like a noodle = Woodle :)). I removed some of the dirt from the BG which was kinda distracting but again no changes or modifications to any part of the bird :-).
The ground is a bit slant i.e. going up towards the right.
I also noticed a number of sparkles on the bird as well as the worm but I liked it. I do like to know your opinion though.
Please be frank as I am here to learn.
EOS 50D
1/2500, f/6.3
-2/3
ISO 250
100-400 @ 400mm

[Ramon M. Casares]

Although you say the ground goes up I would "correct" it, and also I would remove the dots in the bird's feet and bill, still, this is an excellent image, great natural moment, terrific light, nice pose, BG and detail. Congratulations.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

It would indeed benefit from a slight CW rotation I think. NEedless to say that you have wonderful light, great subject and activity. It's what we all dream about. Maybe see whether you can lighten the yee a tad.
Thanks for sharing. :)

[Stu Bowie]

Excellent low angle, and I like the light and detail in this. The long worm takes this over the top for me. Well captured.

[Simon Bennett]

Excellent - I like low angle, crips presentation and added interest of the looong worm.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Angle, sharpness and pose look good. I agree on CW rotation and would lighten the midtones a bit.

[Ashutosh Sinha]

It is a Black-bellied Plover. Golden Plovers are very rare in San Francisco Bay Area.

[Kiran Poonacha]

The little corrections sure required, but great angle, details and light Nagesh, congrats...

[Aidan Briggs]

Yes it is a Black Bellied Plover. I just got back from Santa Barbara, and the BB Plovers there were very skittish. Were was this taken?

Thanks