Black Kite perched on a blooming Silver Oak tree
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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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High altitude Blue Pine forest below the snow-line, Uttarakhand
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High altitude Himalayan Birch forests en route Sukhi Top in Uttarakhand, along the Gidara route that also heads on to Dayara buggyal. Betula utilis (Himalayan birch, bhojpatra) is a birch tree native to the Himalayas, growing at elevations up to 4,500 m (14,800 ft). The specific epithet, utilis, refers to the many uses of the different parts of the tree. The white, paper-like bark of the tree was used in ancient times for writing Sanskrit scriptures and texts. It is still used as paper for the writing of sacred mantras, with the bark placed in an amulet and worn for protection. Selected varieties are used for landscaping throughout the world, even while some areas of its native habitat are being lost due to overuse of the tree for firewood. Sukhi Top : Sukhi Top at an altitude of 2744 m of
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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
Uttarakhand·hills · aerial
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.