The picture is quite clear and the bird looks quite interesting. As you point out, the problem is the background. Dirt and brown sticks are hard to work with. Also, mid day lighting can be tough.
It is a good shot with great bokeh. If possible, I would lighten it up under the eyes a tad and warm up the temperature slightly. The composition is quite good and your model is very pretty with wonderful eyes.
I remember Coney Inland going back to the 40's. Use to go there with my Mom & Dad. Things were a lot different in those days. People were more friendly then and more trustworthy. It was a good time after the war....Rich
Rich: I was born in 1965 so I don't remember those days, but I have heard about them and many people have great memories of those times.