
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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Rectangular ponds for farming marine shrimps near agricultural fields in the coastal areas of Odisha. The workers at the ponds are seen spraying and manually putting planktons and feeds for the shrimps in their post larval stage. Notice one of the men inside the pond disbursing the feed. Paddlewheel aerators are used in these ponds to increase the salinity of the shrimps or prawns in their post larval stage. Aerators are also used underwater to prevent the pond sediments from coming up. These aquacultures are in abundance in South Asia to supplement the increase in consumer demand. Large scale pond cultures as well as small scale ones like these in the coastal areas. This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest HD and 4K collection
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