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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Fish fresh from the lakes on sale at Moirang Bazaar, Manipur
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Moirang is a city and a municipal council in Bishnupur district in the Indian state of Manipur. Moirang is a town situated 45 km south from the state capital Imphal, Manipur.It has an area of 269 km² with a population of 62,187 in 67 villages. Loktak Lake, the biggest fresh water lake in the North East Indian region and Keibul Lamjao National Park are situated in this district. There are 12 Gram Panchayats in this block. Historically, the town of Moirang is famous for the ancient temple of the pre-Hindu deity, Lord Thangjing and the Epic love story of "Khamba Thoibi".Month long festival "Lai Haraoba" (mid May to June)is originated from Moirang. In ancient time the king of Moirang was considered as the most powerful among the seven clan kings of Manipur.Till the end of Khamba-Thoibi era the
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Result 2Chirkila Dam and reservoir in Dharchula, Uttarakhand
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Chirkila Dam and its reservoir near Dharchula in Uttarakhand, India. The concrete dam spans a mountain valley, regulating the river flow as water collects within the reservoir surrounded by steep Himalayan slopes.
Result 3Villagers catch fish by hand in muddy waters at Singhpur, Odisha
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Two villagers from Singhpur, Odisha, India, are catching fish by hand in shallow muddy water using traditional knowledge and patience.
Result 4Bronze-winged Jacana forages among water Hyacinth in a wetland
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A Bronze-winged Jacana (Metopidius indicus) foraging across a dense mat of Common Water Hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes, formerly Eichhornia crassipes) in a freshwater wetland.
Result 5Clouds sweep across Nainital Hills above Naini Lake and colourful mountain homes
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The scenic landscape of Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, where low clouds drift across the surrounding green hills overlooking Naini Lake.
Result 6Nainital Ropeway carries visitors above Naini Lake through drifting mountain clouds
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The Nainital Ropeway (Aerial Cable Car) operating above the scenic hill town of Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.
Result 7Indian Bush Lark blends perfectly into the wetland landscape
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An Indian Bush Lark (Mirafra erythroptera) resting undisturbed in a wetland habitat. The small, ground-dwelling songbird remains alert while blending almost perfectly with the surrounding soil, dry grasses, and natural vegetation.
Result 8Thousands of fish swarm the surface of Naini Lake in Nainital, Uttarakhand
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Gathering of fish at Naini Lake in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. Thousands of fish crowd the water's surface, creating continuous ripples and churning movement as they compete for food.