Ken, is this what you mean? Without the "DE-NOISE"?
I think there is a difference in sharpness as the noise is removed at the same time, my impression though. It just makes the image a little bit softer.
I actually do like this one as it is, what do you all think please?
Suggestions and advice greatly sought.
This was shot at ISO560

Dunnock it is Scott , I thought it was, but wasn't sure as I couldnt see its whole plumage.
thanks
Amin

Thanks Scott,
I was looking forward to hear you name the third bird , you seem pretty knowledgeable in these matters .
You are right, struggled with that third one, just couldn't get the angle right and the little bird spent time under the shade and twisting and turning constantly, was pretty hard to get a decent shot. I was quite happy to get it still, but hopefully with better luck next time I will nail a better one

This is the little fellow I was waiting for when the magpie dropped by .
I think I lost a bit of sharpness on this one, so please let me know what you think. Sunlight is not exactly at the best of angles in the mornings when I shot this ones.

Found this little fellow lurking around while I was waiting for the small birds
Comments advice and suggestions highly sought please on how to improve these shots. These were all shot in RAW
Thank you all.

Amin

Thank you everyone for your vote of confidence
That really lifted my spirits and brought a huge smile on my face and I am glad you feel that I am making improvements.
Loving each day I have been using this lovely K20 and the lens is a huge help

Amin

Thought I had one somewhere sharp and soon I read your previous comment about the parts of the body focused I remembered I had one focused sharply in the eye, but obviously the tail didnt get that focus, but then just like you said, this one looks much better.
I struggled with the RAW conversion, not even sure about the temp setting if its good, but then if i dont try and hear comments and suggestions from you people I won't be able to learn and improve more.
Then this one goes into the gallery .
Getting to grips with the framing as well, had some free time in hand so gave it a try

Thanks

Opinion on this one please.
The little bugger had to move the left leg just as I was releasing the shutter

Sounds excellent Mike . I would be quite happy with that, then we both could give the TC a good spin.