Black Kite perched on a blooming Silver Oak tree
wildlife · birds
A Black Kite (Milvus migrans) perched high among the branches of a Silver Oak (Grevillea robusta), also known as the Southern Silky Oak.
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Lush green forest of Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Land of the Gods" due to the many holy Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for its natural beauty of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai. On 9 November 2000, this 27th state of the Republic of India was carved out of the Himalayan and adjoining northwestern districts of Uttar Pradesh. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region on the north; the Mahakali Zone of the Far-Western Region, Nepal on the east; and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the northwest. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The provisional capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun,
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Result 2Wild Himalayan Goral foraging in its natural habitat recorded by a camera trap
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This camera trap footage documents a Himalayan Goral (Naemorhedus goral), a small wild goat-antelope native to the Himalayan region.
Result 3Striated and Streaked Laughingthrush in their himalayan forest habitat
birds · wildlife
Two Himalayan laughingthrush species in their natural forest habitat. A Striated Laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata) is perched securely on a moss-covered tree branch, carefully preening and cleaning its feathers while remaining alert to…
Result 4An aerial view of Mussoorie's historic hill station, in Landour
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An aerial view of Landour Cantonment, the historic hill settlement overlooking Mussoorie in Uttarakhand.
Result 5Blue-tailed Forest Hawk perched on sunlit rocks
forest · river
A mature male Blue-tailed Forest Hawk (Orthetrum triangulare) perched on sunlit stones, bare twigs, and low vegetation near a freshwater stream.
Result 6Misty mountain landscape with dramatic clouds at sunrise in the Himalayas
hills · forest
A scenic mountain landscape features mist-covered hills, dense evergreen forests, and dramatic cloud formations during sunrise or sunset.
Result 7Adventure rope walkway through the forest canopy at Reiek Park, Mizoram: An elevated view
forest · aerial
An elevated view of the adventure zone at Reiek Park, located near Reiek village in Mizoram, India. A high rope walkway and obstacle course extend through the lush green forest, offering visitors a canopy-level adventure experience.
Result 8Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta and Bandipur National Park monsoon landscape
Karnataka·forest · monsoon
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, the highest peak within Bandipur National Park in Karnataka, India, overlooks rolling forested valleys, agricultural fields, and rural settlements.