Specific Removing branches and water plants from a photo

[nantrax]

Hello everyone,

I took a pic of a Great Heron and I would like ask your assistance in removing 3 things from this pic.

Any free edit appreciated.

Regards,

 

[Dormeur74]

A trial.

 

[kabak]

my try

 

[thebestcpu]

Among the other great results here is another try
John Wheeler

 

[Babine]

Great shot.

 

[nantrax]

Wow!! #iamnotworthy

A huge thank you, all of you are incredible.