forest

farmland · forest

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

birds · wildlife

A Great Barbet (Psilopogon virens) is observed in a Himalayan forest habitat. The bird is perched in the canopy, producing its characteristic call. The surrounding environment remains quiet, with minimal movement in the forest.

birds · wildlife

A male Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocoptes auriceps) is observed clinging to a thin branch in a forested habitat. The bird uses its beak to drill into the wood surface, a typical feeding and nesting behaviour.

forest

A cluster of Pale Brittlestem mushrooms (Candolleomyces candolleanus, formerly Psathyrella candolleana) is observed growing at the base of a tree. The mushrooms emerge in a dense group from the soil near the trunk.

wildlife · forest

A Chital or spotted deer (Axis axis) is observed near a water body in Nagarhole National Park, grazing on dry grass. The animal remains close to the ground while feeding in an open patch near the water.

birds · wildlife

A Brown-headed Barbet (Psilopogon zeylanicus), also known as the Large Green Barbet, is perched on a tree branch. The bird is shown with its beak wide open, likely engaged in vocalisation.

hills · industry

The Timru tree (Zanthoxylum armatum) is observed growing in a Himalayan forest environment. The plant is characterised by thorny branches and a woody structure adapted to mountain conditions.

hills · forest

Fomes fomentarius, commonly known as Tinder Fungus or hoof fungus, is observed growing on a tree trunk in a Himalayan forest setting. The fungus forms a hard, shelf-like structure attached to the bark.

hills · forest

The forested area of Bastia Forest is shown alongside the Sharda River in the Himalayan foothills. The river flows through a wide channel bordered by mixed vegetation and rocky banks.

hills · forest

Monsoon cloud cover is documented across the hills of Champawat district in the Himalayan foothills. Steep slopes are covered with forest vegetation, including species such as Chir Pine and Deodar cedar.

river · hills

The Sharda River near Tanakpur is documented with a wide, stony riverbed under low-flow conditions. Shallow, clear water channels meander through exposed rocks and sediment typical of the dry season.

hills · monsoon

A cluster of residential buildings is documented in Tanakpur within the Himalayan foothills. The town is surrounded by green hills and forested slopes typical of the Kumaon region.

hills · forest

A Morel mushroom (Morchella spp.), a highly prized edible fungus, is seen emerging from the forest floor. This unique fungus is instantly recognised by its distinctive cap, which features a deeply pitted, honeycomb-like texture.

Uttarakhand·hills · forest

A Mahindra Bolero Pik-Up is parked on a narrow road in Jabarkhet Nature Reserve near Mussoorie. The white vehicle has a high-walled cargo bed marked “SURESH” on the side.

Uttarakhand·hills · forest

Two individuals are documented conducting tree plantation activity on a steep hillside in Jabarkhet Nature Reserve near Mussoorie. The terrain consists of dry, rocky soil typical of Himalayan foothill environments.

Uttarakhand·forest · hills

A timelapse sequence captures a landscape with Deodar cedar trees (Deodar cedar) in Jabarkhet Nature Reserve near Mussoorie. These evergreen conifers, also known as Himalayan cedars, are native to the western Himalayan mountain ranges.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · forest

A Barking Deer, also known as Indian muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), is captured in the forested surroundings of Jabbarkhet. This shy and solitary animal is known for its alert nature and distinctive bark-like call.

birds · wildlife

A Blue Whistling Thrush (Myophonus caeruleus) is observed foraging on the forest floor in a Himalayan setting.

forest

On a sandy forest floor, a busy colony of Indian black ants (Camponotus compressus) is seen. A pile of fine, granular sand is constantly traversed by a large number of tiny, dark-coloured ants.

Uttarakhand·ceremony · forest

At Jageshwar Dham, a revered temple complex in Almora district, devotees are seen performing puja rituals among a cluster of over 124 ancient stone temples.

Uttarakhand·forest · highway

Good deodar and Oak forest cover in the middle Himalaya. The fabulous misty mountains around Jabbarkhet Estate in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand might get damaged from national highway road construction and building work.

birds · wildlife

A Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus) is perched on a tree branch within a dense green forest setting. The bird shows its characteristic bright green plumage, red forehead, yellow eye patches, and streaked underparts.

monsoon · forest

Heavy monsoon rainfall is observed in the Motidhar forest, a mountainous region where dense clouds descend close to ground level.