This guy isn't true to its name by catching a toad!:p Good sighting, and quite a striking eye...did you lighten it in PS? It just seems like the face was a bit in shadow and the eye is rather bright?
I'm sure you cropped tightly to avoid other distractions, but I would still prefer a bit more room above and below. I like the perch (you could tone down a couple of the lighter spots on it) and I also like the surrounding vegetation. Body could use a touch more sharpening as posted.
What a bird. What a little head. What a huge yellow eye. Framing, EXP, head angle, and toad angle are all perfect. Either its plumage is quite worn or the other birds have been pooping on it....
I like the over the shoulder look back pose.
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