I like the pose and being able to see the patterns on the tail and wings. I find the woodpecker hole distracting and wish for more details in the blacks.
Agree with Mike on this one Easy to remedy the hole !! I like the pose with the head perfectly positioned and full breeding plumage bird !!! Lovely bg, very complementing !!! ... might move the bird a bit to the right side !!!
Good preening pose on this guy, you got the head in a good angle for such a pose. Nice breeding colours around the eye. I agree about the blocked blacks and woodpecker hole.
Everything has been covered in the above comments but love the pose and beautiful mating eye in this image. I would like to see this off centered slightly as it appears to be right in the middle. Leaving more room on the left. Many thanks for sharing.