A very happy New Year..!!

Seems your new year has started with some good sightings, wish that continues in the rest of the year. The low angle looks good. Nice eye contact. I think the AF point is locked on the blade of grass in front of it. It happens when there is vegetation in the foreground. Please check the AF point in Lightroom. Placing the bird slightly to the right with less space at the bottom would enhance the composition further (as per the rule of thirds). Look forward to more from the trip. Thanks for sharing.