So beautiful I just love this - I also wondered why you cut off the framing branch, in voting I thought I would be kicking myself that I didnt turn and capture that scene in portrait and gotten the whole thing; but I have no doubt for you it was very intentional.
do the birds love you as much as you love them .
it looks to be the case in your photos .
often it seems they pose just for you .
this is another beautiful image and congratulations on the ribbon . :)