Mountain Bluebird

It's a long time since I've been active here, but I hope to pick back up in 2014. Mountain Bluebird is a species I spent a lot of time trying for this summer with absolutely nothing to show for it. A week ago I spent some time at a better location, a stock pond that draws large flocks of these birds. I set up a water drip beside the pond, and used my vehicle as a blind.

I appreciate your critiques and comments. Please view the larger version if possible.

f/8, 1/800, ISO 250

Slight crop from the sides, 16.5 of 18MP (92% of original)

Canon 7D, 500mm + 1.4x TC, noodle on vehicle window