This is a nice shot. Very colorful...and therein is a minor problem IMO. The bird gets lost a little in all of that sparkle. Of the two, I prefer your entry substantially more. Also, this photo is more static than the other. I like the sense of movement and diagonals in the one you submitted.
I like the composition of the other one better with the wave lapping at the beach on the diagonal, but the colors here are really harmonious. Silver and gold.