
Indian Pond Heron camouflaged among reeds and muddy banks
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An Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii) standing motionless among dry reeds, muddy shoreline, and decaying wetland vegetation.
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Shoal of fish in a pond at Punnamada resort in Kerala. Overlooking the beguiling waters of Punnamada Lake Alappuzha, Punnamada Resort-Best Resorts in Kerala enthralls you with comfort and luxury at a location that enlivens all your senses. The serene backwaters of the Punnamada lake spread far and wide at the edge of the resort, where boats large and small cruise gently over the waters at daybreak as you watch them with a cup of tea in hand from the sit out of your villa. Punnamada Resort, a signature name among the resorts in Alleppey reflects the pure aura of the tradition and culture of Kerala. Punnamada provides a greater opportunity to enjoy a vacation, tucked away in the springy greens, the serene calmness of the resort that presents Kerala's heritage in a modern, amenity filled pack
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