As you said, migration is peaking up, very nice numbers of storks in Israel those last few days.
And, more & more migrating / wintering birds around.
Wondeful image with a great reflection.
Agree with John about the distracting debris.
Yes to a bit more room all around and better control of the whites. Killer-good bird, pose, REFL, and SH. Getting rid of the small bits of debris is pretty much child's play if you choose to lose it.
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