forest

wildlife · birds

A female Maroon Oriole (Oriolus traillii) perched on a bare, thorny branch in the Himalayan forest. The bird remains alert while repeatedly calling, occasionally turning its head to scan the surrounding woodland.

birds · wildlife

A mature Asian Barred Owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides) resting quietly on a weathered tree branch during broad daylight. The small owl remains alert, frequently turning and tilting its head while scanning the surrounding forest.

forest

A pair of Emerald Spreadwing Damselflies (Lestes dryas or Lestes sponsa) resting together in the characteristic tandem position, where the male grasps the female behind the head before or during mating.

birds · wildlife

A Blue Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus caeruleus) foraging on the forest floor in its natural habitat.

wildlife · birds

A mature Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) foraging within the dense canopy of a fruiting tree. The bird moves carefully between branches, pausing to inspect clusters of fruit and surrounding foliage for food.

Uttarakhand·forest · hills

The autumn colours of the Himalayan forest at Jabbarkhet, near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India.

forest

A caecilian, a limbless amphibian belonging to the order Gymnophiona, crawls slowly across a moss-covered rocky forest floor.

birds · wildlife

A Blue Whistling Thrush (Myophonus caeruleus) resting alert on a fallen wooden log in a Himalayan forest. The bird remains watchful, occasionally turning its head to observe the surrounding woodland.

hills · forest

This archival footage showcases the Deolo Tourist Lodge on Deolo Hill in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. The stone-built lodge overlooks sweeping views of the Eastern Himalayas, including the snow-capped Mt.

hills · forest

The dried seed heads of Bidens pilosa growing in a Himalayan forest. The mature seed clusters display slender black, needle-like spikes that aid seed dispersal by attaching to passing animals and clothing.

birds · wildlife

Two woodpecker species foraging in their natural forest habitat. A Greater Yellownape (Chrysophlegma flavinucha) clings vertically to a tree trunk, using its powerful feet and stiff tail for support while inspecting the bark and probing for…

wildlife · birds

A female Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul) stands quietly on the forest floor among dry leaves, small weeds, and natural woodland vegetation.

ceremony · festival

Phoolon Ki Chadar ceremony during an Indian wedding, where the bride makes her ceremonial entrance beneath a decorative floral canopy.

hills · monsoon

The arrival of a powerful monsoon storm in the Himalayan forest. Thick grey storm clouds move rapidly across the hills as strong winds sweep through the landscape.

hills · forest

A young Himalayan Gray Langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus) playing freely in the dense forest of Jabbarkhet, Uttarakhand, India.

Uttarakhand·hills · snow

The peaceful winter landscape of Jabbarkhet, near Mussoorie in Uttarakhand, after a fresh snowfall. A cluster of hillside houses sits amid dense Himalayan forests, with rooftops, pathways, and surrounding slopes partially covered in snow.

street food · monsoon

Manual tree pruning and lopping are carried out by a skilled worker using a chainsaw. Positioned high in the tree canopy, the woodcutter carefully removes large branches without the use of cranes or elevated work platforms.

monsoon · forest

Indian Leech (Haemadipsa sylvestris) crawling across damp pebbles, moist soil, and grey-brown stones during the monsoon season.

Uttarakhand·birds · forest

European / Eurasian or Common Kingfisher (Alcedo athhis) sets a new altitude record around Mussoorie, at wildfilmsindia Motidhar sanctuary in the western Himalaya.

wildlife · forest

Safari through Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan with Deer, Wild Boar and Nilgai families. Langur families come abegging from visiting pilgrims and tourists.

Uttarakhand·hills · forest

Clouds slowly moving across the hills of the Garhwal Himalaya, covering the mountain slopes before clearing again as they pass through the valleys in Jabbarkhet, close to Mussoorie in Uttarakhand.

wildlife · birds

A male Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) around its tree hollow nest. The bird first flies to the entrance of the nest cavity, pauses briefly, and then flies away.

forest

A pair of emerald spreadwing damselflies in Motidhar, Uttarakhand. The two insects are joined in their characteristic mating position while resting on a moss-covered tree trunk.