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wildlife · birds

Amid the lush green grasses of Wilderness Orchard, a pair of Grey Francolins (Ortygornis pondicerianus) emerges from the cover of vegetation, bringing life and movement to the landscape.

wildlife · birds

Perched upon a sturdy branch, a Shikra (Accipiter badius) sits in quiet command of its surroundings. Hidden among the green foliage, the small raptor appears calm, yet every feather seems charged with purpose.

wildlife · birds

Red-wattled Lapwings (Vanellus indicus) wander gracefully through the open grounds of Wilderness Orchard, their alert movements accompanied by the familiar calls echoing across the landscape.

Uttarakhand·forest · hills

Nestled within the Himalayan foothills, the terraced landscapes of Jabbarkhet unfold like a living tapestry woven from forest, stone, and mountain air.

monsoon · farmland

Rain drenches scorched dry earth in Delhi. A hush settles over the landscape as the first raindrops begin to fall upon the sandy ground of Wilderness Orchard.

wildlife · birds

Through the emerald tapestry of grass, two feathered wanderers move with purpose and grace. The Red-wattled Lapwing, adorned with its crimson wattle and bold markings, steps carefully across the field, pausing now and then to inspect the ea…

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Look at this impressive Bael fruit tree (Aegle marmelos), which is completely loaded with large, hard-shelled fruits hanging from its branches.

wildlife · birds

A Black Kite (Milvus migrans) perched on a tree branch at Wilderness Orchard in New Delhi, India.

wildlife · birds

A Black Kite (Milvus migrans) perched on a tree branch at Wilderness Orchard in New Delhi, India.

forest · farmland

A dense cluster of wild mushrooms growing directly from the soil at Wilderness Orchard in New Delhi, India.

Uttarakhand·hills · farmland

A Red Kuri squash, also known as Hokkaido pumpkin, growing in Jabbarkhet near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India. The fruit is identifiable by its distinctive teardrop shape and smooth, bright orange skin.

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A lemon tree growing at Wilderness Orchard in New Delhi, India. Clusters of unripe green lemons are visible hanging from the branches at different stages of development.

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The scene is set at Wilderness Orchard in New Delhi, India, where routine grounds maintenance is being carried out. Two workers are present in a large open grassy area within the site.

forest · farmland

Two Terrestrial Land snails resting on a large dry leaf on the forest floor of Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi, India.

wildlife · birds

A female Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), commonly known as a peahen, moving through a grassy habitat in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi, India.

flowers · farmland

The Asparagus Pea (Lotus tetragonolobus) thrives in a small organic farm at Wilderness Orchard, showcasing its vibrant deep-red flowers and distinctive four-winged seed pods.

wildlife · birds

A Black Kite (Milvus migrans) perched on a tree branch within Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi, India.

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In the Wilderness Orchard Garden, a large hive of the giant honey bee (Apis dorsata) is established within a tree trunk. Numerous bees are visible across the exposed comb, actively moving over its surface.

wildlife · birds

Two common bird species observed in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi, India. A male Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) is perched on a thorny branch, displaying its glossy blue-black upperparts, white underparts, and prominent white wi…

wildlife · birds

A male Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) foraging alongside a peahen in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi, India.

flowers · farmland

A beautiful spring scene unfolds at the Wilderness Orchard in New Delhi as fallen Hong Kong Orchid Tree flowers (Bauhinia × blakeana) create a rich carpet of reddish-pink petals across the ground.

wildlife · birds

Fabulous birds of India: Indian Stone Curlew egg hatches as mother returns to protect her chick by wetting her belly and incubating the newly-hatched chick in the hot sun, with a little moisture to boot.

wildlife · birds

A Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) accompanied by its chick in a grassy habitat at Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi, India.