
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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Known as the city of lakes for its natural and artificial lakes. Ruled by the wives of Nawabs for over a hundred years, Nawabs of Bhopal. The Bhojtal or Bada Talab is the largest man-made lake in India. The Taj-Ul-Masajid is one of the largest mosque in India. Split by a pair of lakes, Bhopal is two cities within a city. Two starkly contrasting cityscapes. Towards the North, you have the old city, a fascinating area of mosques, serpentine alleys, chowks, milling crowds, exotic havelis and crowded bazaars. South of the two lakes is the new Bhopal. Modern, with wide roads, upmarket shopping complexes, and plush hotels and restaurants nestled comfortably in the area and Shamla Hills, which overlook the lakes and the old city beyond. The central district is known as the New Market. Source: htt
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