SEO in late evening light

Last spring I’ve been photographing Short-eared Owls along the coast. The owls hunt in the wet- and farmlands behind and along the dikes and often pose on one of the many fence posts and stakes. This one was sitting on a fence post in late evening light. Comments and critiques are welcome and much appreciated.
Nikon D300s @ 500 mm, iso 500, F 6.3, 1/160 sec on a beanbag from a car window.