Favourite Shots of the Year - Pine Grosbeak

With the new beast (aka the camera of DOOM) in hand, and a lot of frustration (HOW Do I change my settings again??)  I set out to photograph birds..  Luckily they were in a cooperative mood..
I think these are some of my fav shots I have taken over the past year or so.. This Pine Grosbeak was being quite photogenic... I hope you agree!

Regally looking off to the side..

and Ignoring the camera in its face..