lake

wildlife · birds

Black-winged Stilt wading through shallow wetland waters in the Jhalana region of India. Elegant Black-winged Stilts foraging in shallow muddy wetlands, a habitat where these slender wading birds commonly search for aquatic insects, crustac…

Rajasthan·lake · river

The scenic waters of Fateh Sagar Lake are visible in the city of Udaipur, surrounded by hills and urban lakeside development.

Sundarbans, West Bengal·village · lake

Rural environmental conditions on Ghoramara Island in the Sundarbans delta region. A village pond and surrounding rural landscape on Ghoramara Island, where water bodies play an important role in storing rainwater for irrigation, household…

Rajasthan·birds · wildlife

Wetland bird activity at Ranthambore National Park featuring a Eastern Great Egret (Ardea alba modesta) and a Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) searching for food in shallow water.

wildlife · birds

Slender-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus genei) swimming and flying over coastal wetland waters in the United Arab Emirates.

Rajasthan·wildlife · lake

At Ranthambore National Park shows a herd of Spotted Deer (Axis axis) grazing across a green meadow near a wetland area. Adult males with branched antlers, females, and young fawns are visible feeding together in the grassland habitat.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

A flock of Demoiselle Cranes (Grus virgo) gathered around a water body at Khichan Bird Sanctuary, a globally known wintering site for migratory cranes. The Demoiselle Crane is the smallest species among all cranes.

Rajasthan·lake · river

The vibrant atmosphere at Gadisar Lake, also known as Gadsisar Lake, a historic man-made reservoir in the Golden City of Jaisalmer. Tourists and passengers gather around the lakefront while boating activities take place across the water.

birds · wildlife

An Indian pond heron (Ardeola grayii) in its non-breeding plumage. The bird displays brown streaking across the head, neck, and breast with buff-brown upperparts that provide camouflage while hunting near water bodies.

lake · wildlife

A Jal Mandir located near Sambhar Lake alongside a large flock of Greater Flamingo feeding in the shallow saline waters. The white temple structure features domes and open-sided architecture commonly associated with water temples in India.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

A flock of Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo) at Khichan Lake. The birds are gathered along the waterbody and surrounding open ground in large numbers.

wildlife · birds

A small group of Lesser Flamingo is seen wading through the shallow, saline waters of Sambhar Lake. These elegant birds are known for their vibrant pink coloration, which is often more intense than that of the larger Greater Flamingo.

birds · wildlife

An Indian Pond Heron, also known as a paddybird, is observed in New Delhi. The bird is in its non-breeding plumage, showing dull, earthy brown streaks on the head, neck, and breast—perfect camouflage that helps it blend into its surrounding…

wildlife · birds

A massive congregation of Black-tailed Godwit is seen gathered along a muddy shoreline, forming a dense and dynamic cluster.

lake · river

A sweeping panoramic view of Tehri Lake reveals a vast artificial reservoir formed by the Tehri Dam.

wildlife · birds

A White-breasted Waterhen is observed foraging in grassy vegetation near a wetland. This bird is easily recognized by its bright white face, neck, and breast, which contrast sharply with its dark gray-brown upperparts and chestnut undertail…

Rajasthan·river · ceremony

A bustling scene unfolds at Pushkar Lake during the annual Pushkar Mela. Devotees gather along the bathing ghats, descending the stone steps to perform rituals and take a holy dip.

Odisha·lake · river

A wide view of Chilika Lake shows its brackish water expanse under a clear sky. A fisherman navigates a long, slender wooden boat near the edge of an island, using a pole to steer through shallow waters.

Madhya Pradesh·lake

Indian flapshell turtles (Lissemys punctata) are observed resting on a partially submerged log in a freshwater body. The turtles are positioned close together, using the log as a basking surface above the water.

industry · lake

A mature seed pod of the Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), commonly known as Bhartiya Kamal, is shown in close view. The pod contains multiple round seed cavities arranged in a structured pattern.

wildlife · birds

Indian pond herons (Ardeola grayii) are perched within dense, tangled branches of a tree in a wilderness orchard setting. Their plumage blends with the brown and green tones of the branches, providing effective camouflage.

flowers · industry

A close-up view of a water lily from the family Nymphaeaceae shows multiple layers of pointed, star-shaped petals. The petals display a gradient ranging from salmon-pink to peach and apricot tones.

lake · aerial

Brilliant turquoise waters and aquamarine skies! Kyagar Tso lake and Rupshu Valley: Changthang Ladakh, as seen aerially, in this aerial view from the air.