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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Courtyard of Maidens or Saheliyon-ki-Bari aerial of city of lakes Udaipur, on banks of Fateh Sagar
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One of the great gardens of India! Thanks to good water management and storag planning during the Marwar dynasty a network of lakes creates a year-round catchment of water that then nourishes and nurtures the likes of this fine garden in the desert! Udaipur City of lakes: A 360 degree view of the area around Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Courtyard of the Maidens). An aerial view from Udaipur in Rajasthan. City of lakes: Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Courtyard of the Maidens) aerial view from Udaipur in Rajasthan Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Courtyard or Garden of the Maidens) is a major garden and a popular tourist space in Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It lies in the northern part of the city and has fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants. It was built by Rana Sangram Singh. There is also a
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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.