Simplicity?

Every now and again, I see a photo (usually posted on Birdguides) which ticks all the boxes; although I am at a loss to explain exactly why? What I do know is that I am generally in awe of the composition and subject. It isn't a result of advanced technology - just the vision/good fortune of the photographer to be in the right place at the right time. Looking at some images that I captured during a recent visit to Sandwich Bay, one sticks out from all the others. It is a simple portrait of a juvenile Kestrel, taken through some foliage, which just has that something special that the rest of the series lack!

A very pleasing image - taken from the coastal footpath besides Prince's GC
What was I doing out there?