farmland

flowers · industry

At Wilderness Orchard shows Heliconia rostrata growing in a landscaped tropical setting. The plant is recognized for its hanging zigzag-shaped inflorescence featuring bright red waxy bracts with greenish-yellow tips.

wildlife · birds

A House Crow perched on a branch in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi. The bird is identifiable by its black head, wings, and tail contrasted with an ashy-grey neck and breast.

wildlife · farmland

An Indian Palm Squirrel in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi. The squirrel is identifiable by the distinct white stripes running along its back, a characteristic feature of the species commonly known as the three-striped palm squirrel.

flowers · farmland

The scene shows Peach trees (Prunus persica) flowering in orchards during the spring season. Branches are densely covered with clusters of blossoms ranging from pale pink to deep pink shades.

wildlife · birds

Two birds of prey — the Black Kite and the Shikra — in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi. The Black Kite is seen perched on a tree branch with its beak open, displaying dark brown plumage, a hooked black beak, yellow cere, and strong talons.

farmland

An exposed hive of the Giant Honey Bee in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi. Giant Honey Bees construct a single large comb in open locations such as high tree branches and elevated natural structures.

Himachal Pradesh·snow · farmland

A person is seen removing accumulated snow from a large protective netting structure in an orchard, likely in a hilly region such as Shimla.

industry · farmland

A group of the Large White butterfly caterpillars (Pieris brassicae), commonly known as cabbage caterpillars. The larvae are clustered on plant leaves and actively feeding on the foliage.

flowers · farmland

A vibrant cluster of Maiden Pinks (Dianthus deltoides) and poppy flowers is seen blooming together in a natural setting at the Wilderness Orchard.

wildlife · birds

An Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) is seen perched within a dense canopy of green leaves and interwoven branches, its curved bill and subtle grey plumage blending with the foliage.

Uttarakhand·farmland · industry

A Total Station is set up on a tripod during a land survey in Uttarakhand. This advanced instrument integrates an electronic theodolite with electronic distance measurement (EDM) to accurately calculate angles, distances, and coordinates.

farmland · village

Three people are engaged in agricultural work in a village setting, harvesting and tending to Banana plants. Large bunches of bananas hang from the trees, indicating a productive crop.

Uttarakhand·farmland

Honeycomb harvesting is underway at Jabbarkhet botanical arboretum. Fresh wild honey is collected from a wall hive, with a person wearing white protective gloves carefully handling the process.

livestock · village

Sheep and goats are commonly kept in simple, temporary shelters that provide basic protection while remaining cost-effective.

wildlife · birds

A Red-wattled Lapwing, locally known as “titeeri,” is observed at Wilderness Orchard. This large wader is commonly found across the plains of India near water bodies, open fields, and wetlands.

birds · flowers

A Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the Ring-necked Parakeet, is seen feeding on the blossoms of a Red Silk Cotton Tree (Bombax ceiba) in a wilderness orchard setting.

flowers · farmland

A close-up view of Dendrobium fimbriatum reveals its striking orchid flowers in an orchard garden setting.

wildlife · birds

Three Grey Francolins (Francolinus pondicerianus) are observed resting on the ground in a wilderness orchard setting.

industry · farmland

Three labourers are engaged in manual work at Wilderness Orchard, working on sloped, rocky terrain beside a small stream.

wildlife · birds

A Black Kite is perched on a tree branch at Wilderness Orchard. Despite its name, this medium-sized raptor shows dark brown plumage with irregular light-brown or rufous markings rather than pure black.

Uttarakhand·flowers · hills

A vibrant field of Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) is seen in the Jabbarkhet Nature Reserve botanical arboretum. These biennial plants display tall spikes of bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, and pure white.

farmland · forest

Individuals are working in a wooded setting at Wilderness Orchard, handling a large rustic wooden structure positioned among tree branches.

wildlife · farmland

A Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is seen sitting on the ground in the Wilderness Orchard, likely guarding or incubating its nest. The bird remains low and still, blending into the dry, grassy surroundings.