Would you describe yourself as a detail oriented person? If you find that a bother then you might want to do broader sweeps in your image stream. I like to notice some of the details myself however I like to look beyond. Why is it there, what are the elements around it. Is the bird flying in stormy conditions or calm.
Regardless of what you chose to focus on. If your image stream is giving you answers as well as enjoyment do what you enjoy best.
Alex