Both nice. Number 2 is the standout image though, the pose and light are good with good control of the whites especially in strong lighting like that. There are a few bright spots but nothing that IMO spoils the image.
I find the first image a little dark, I'm guessing this is to control the whites too and maybe you got some cloud cover as well. I think you're allowed for the majority of Natural History competitions to remove within reason objects from images that may distract and I think you'd be ok removing the foilage as suggested.
Both nice images, nice work.