It looks like they are far enough away that you won't get hit with the white bombs. LOL. To tell you the truth, this would have been a better shot with only the lower bird in the picture. Just my opinion. Good work, Steve.
Nice shot and maybe it was the previous shot that dirtied your lens. I was very careful when I typed shot. Good action photo Caruso. Glad you are feeling better.
If you have a garden please feed the birds this winter, & supply drinking water not ice, it's so important. . . . Please help dwindling bird numbers survive.
Jimbob