I like the shot, except for the fact that there is just too much empty space. I know its an in-the-moment take, but its very difficult to snap a photo like this at a 7+ level.
love the color of light on the bird and the odd angle of the pov. not as crazy about the "make the bird look high by putting him on top of a big field of nothing" composition. but still a 9 for that great bird.