A stunning series pf photos, Steve! Particularly like number 2, which has a 3D quality but the overall IQ is superb. Also,3 , 4 & 5 from the first set and 3 & 4 from the second set are standouts for me, but I'd be more than happy with any of them!
# 2 was the only one from my D810. I've been using it more for wildlife lately and I really love the files. Seems like they have better color than my D4. Even my wife sees the difference!
I like the curved form and lighting in #1. You have a great deal of depth and detail in the feathers on #2, the GBH on the limb. The pelican in #3 has great action, wonderful light, super detail and nice diagonals for interest. The wonderful glow in #4 is lovely, but I'd like to see that heavy dark rust coloration maybe tinted into a green. I think it detracts from the rich glow. The snowy in #6 has wonderful form and pose, and light as well. The separation between the pelican and background in #7 makes it stand out very well. The GBH in #8 with its neck stretched out and the wings quite flat gives it a not-often-seen perspective that I like. The focus, lighting and action on the Great Egret in #9 is wonderful. All in all some nice work.