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A Red Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) in full bloom against a softly blurred green background. The flower's bright scarlet petals surround a dark central disc rich in pollen.

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An Indian Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa indica) perched on a yellow Dahlia (Dahlia spp.) flower. The butterfly rests on the fully opened bloom while extending its proboscis to feed on nectar.

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A vibrant display of tulips (Tulipa spp.) in Nehru Park, New Delhi, India. Bright red, yellow, and pink tulips bloom in neatly arranged rows within a circular flower bed, creating a colourful seasonal garden display.

birds · wildlife

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) at the entrance of its natural nesting cavity inside the trunk of a mature tree.

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Two Common Wall butterflies (Lasiommata schakra) feeding on nectar while resting on a bright red Dahlia flower.

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Common Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis), also known as Dutch hyacinths, blooming in dense clusters of pink, magenta, and soft purple flowers.

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A vibrant red poppy (Papaver species) in full bloom against a softly blurred green background. A honeybee (Apis species) hovers beside the flower before approaching its dark, pollen-rich centre to collect nectar and pollen.

Ladakh·hills · festival

Members of the Brokpa community perform traditional songs and dances during the annual Apricot Blossom Festival, locally known as Chuli Mendok, in the Aryan Valley of Ladakh.

wildlife · birds

A female Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) regurgitates food into the nest cavity of an Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris).

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Blooming garden flowers - cheerful sunflowers, bright zinnias, lanceleaf coreopsis, and golden coreopsis (Coreopsis basalis).

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Indian Tortoiseshell butterfly feeds on the nectar of a blooming yellow dahlia flower.

flowers · wildlife

A vibrant garden filled with Firewheel flowers (Gaillardia aristata), red poppies (Papaver), dianthus (Dianthus spp.) and pansies (Viola × wittrockiana), accompanied by the distinctive calls of Red-wattled Lapwings (Vanellus indicus) in the…

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A blackberry plant in its early growing stage with delicate white flowers that transform into tiny unripe berries.

birds · wildlife

A Black Kite (Milvus migrans) stretches its talons and basks in the warm morning sun before settling comfortably on a tree branch.

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A Sorrel Sapphire (Heliophorus sena) resting on the withered petal of an Oriental red poppy (Papaver species). The small butterfly remains perched quietly, occasionally adjusting its position while displaying its delicate wing patterns.

Kargil, Ladakh·festival · flowers

Members of the Brokpa tribe perform traditional songs and dances during the annual Apricot Blossom Festival, locally known as Chuli Mendok, in the Aryan Valley of Ladakh.

wildlife · birds

The final chapter of Delhi's extraordinary Lodhi Garden hornbill saga. After weeks of astonishing bird behaviour, the Indian Grey Hornbill chicks have finally fledged and left the nest.

festival · music

Singers Omomi Khiangte and Siwanah perform live during the Anthurium Festival 2022 in Mizoram, India.

festival · dance

A patriotic community celebration takes place on the streets of Mehrauli, Delhi, India, featuring cultural performances and public participation.