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27 September 2025

A tree trunk spider (Hersiliidae), also known as a two-tailed spider or long-spinneret bark spider, hangs from its web on a house window beside an artificial light source at night, in Tehatta, India, on September 25, 2025

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27 September 2025

A tree trunk spider (Hersiliidae), also known as a two-tailed spider or long-spinneret bark spider, hangs from its web on a house window beside an artificial light source at night, in Tehatta, India, on September 25, 2025

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29 July 2025

fully matured Gynacantha dravida, commonly known as the Indian duskhawker, rests on electric wires in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 27, 2025. This crepuscular dragonfly, belonging to the family Aeshnidae, is found in India and Sri Lanka. Known for its bright blue and green coloration developed later in life, it primarily feeds on mosquitoes and microlepidoptera, and typically shelters in dark thickets during the day. Attracted to artificial light sources, mature individuals are often seen near illuminated areas.

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#12597897

29 July 2025

fully matured Gynacantha dravida, commonly known as the Indian duskhawker, rests on electric wires in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 27, 2025. This crepuscular dragonfly, belonging to the family Aeshnidae, is found in India and Sri Lanka. Known for its bright blue and green coloration developed later in life, it primarily feeds on mosquitoes and microlepidoptera, and typically shelters in dark thickets during the day. Attracted to artificial light sources, mature individuals are often seen near illuminated areas.

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29 July 2025

fully matured Gynacantha dravida, commonly known as the Indian duskhawker, rests on electric wires in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 27, 2025. This crepuscular dragonfly, belonging to the family Aeshnidae, is found in India and Sri Lanka. Known for its bright blue and green coloration developed later in life, it primarily feeds on mosquitoes and microlepidoptera, and typically shelters in dark thickets during the day. Attracted to artificial light sources, mature individuals are often seen near illuminated areas.

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12 June 2024

A worker is checking the growth of lettuce on a breeding rack at the farm's artificial light source ready-to-eat restaurant in Chongqing, China, on August 23, 2021.

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#7012860

30 August 2021

Magic hour summer sunrise with warm colors of the sky and the sun over Kerkini with birds, horses, local fishermen fishing spotted as silhouettes, at Lake National Park in Serres region in Northern Greece. Artificial Lake Kerkini is a unique wetland, a National Park and protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland with thousands of birds including rare and protected, riverside forest as important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance, the main water source from Strymon River comes from Bulgaria. Kerkini Lake, Serres, Greece on August 30, 2021

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30 August 2021

Magic hour summer sunrise with warm colors of the sky and the sun over Kerkini with birds, horses, local fishermen fishing spotted as silhouettes, at Lake National Park in Serres region in Northern Greece. Artificial Lake Kerkini is a unique wetland, a National Park and protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland with thousands of birds including rare and protected, riverside forest as important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance, the main water source from Strymon River comes from Bulgaria. Kerkini Lake, Serres, Greece on August 30, 2021

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#7012880

30 August 2021

Magic hour summer sunrise with warm colors of the sky and the sun over Kerkini with birds, horses, local fishermen fishing spotted as silhouettes, at Lake National Park in Serres region in Northern Greece. Artificial Lake Kerkini is a unique wetland, a National Park and protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland with thousands of birds including rare and protected, riverside forest as important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance, the main water source from Strymon River comes from Bulgaria. Kerkini Lake, Serres, Greece on August 30, 2021

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30 August 2021

Magic hour summer sunrise with warm colors of the sky and the sun over Kerkini with birds, horses, local fishermen fishing spotted as silhouettes, at Lake National Park in Serres region in Northern Greece. Artificial Lake Kerkini is a unique wetland, a National Park and protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland with thousands of birds including rare and protected, riverside forest as important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance, the main water source from Strymon River comes from Bulgaria. Kerkini Lake, Serres, Greece on August 30, 2021

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#7012858

30 August 2021

A Grey Heron bird as seen flying with the dark reflection on the orange water surface. Magic hour summer sunrise with warm colors of the sky and the sun over Kerkini with birds, horses, local fishermen fishing spotted as silhouettes, at Lake National Park in Serres region in Northern Greece. Artificial Lake Kerkini is a unique wetland, a National Park and protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland with thousands of birds including rare and protected, riverside forest as important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance, the main water source from Strymon River comes from Bulgaria. Kerkini Lake, Serres, Greece on August 30, 2021

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#7012862

30 August 2021

The sun is appearing behind the mountains and is reflecting on the water surface. Magic hour summer sunrise with warm colors of the sky and the sun over Kerkini with birds, horses, local fishermen fishing spotted as silhouettes, at Lake National Park in Serres region in Northern Greece. Artificial Lake Kerkini is a unique wetland, a National Park and protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland with thousands of birds including rare and protected, riverside forest as important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance, the main water source from Strymon River comes from Bulgaria. Kerkini Lake, Serres, Greece on August 30, 2021

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#7012864

30 August 2021

A Grey Heron bird as seen flying with the dark reflection on the orange water surface. Magic hour summer sunrise with warm colors of the sky and the sun over Kerkini with birds, horses, local fishermen fishing spotted as silhouettes, at Lake National Park in Serres region in Northern Greece. Artificial Lake Kerkini is a unique wetland, a National Park and protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland with thousands of birds including rare and protected, riverside forest as important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance, the main water source from Strymon River comes from Bulgaria. Kerkini Lake, Serres, Greece on August 30, 2021

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#7012866

30 August 2021

The sun is appearing behind the mountains and is reflecting on the water surface. Magic hour summer sunrise with warm colors of the sky and the sun over Kerkini with birds, horses, local fishermen fishing spotted as silhouettes, at Lake National Park in Serres region in Northern Greece. Artificial Lake Kerkini is a unique wetland, a National Park and protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland with thousands of birds including rare and protected, riverside forest as important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance, the main water source from Strymon River comes from Bulgaria. Kerkini Lake, Serres, Greece on August 30, 2021

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#7012870

30 August 2021

A watch tower for bird watchers and visitors of the lake with the sun just appearing over the horizon. Magic hour summer sunrise with warm colors of the sky and the sun over Kerkini with birds, horses, local fishermen fishing spotted as silhouettes, at Lake National Park in Serres region in Northern Greece. Artificial Lake Kerkini is a unique wetland, a National Park and protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland with thousands of birds including rare and protected, riverside forest as important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance, the main water source from Strymon River comes from Bulgaria. Kerkini Lake, Serres, Greece on August 30, 2021

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#7012872

30 August 2021

Α Great crested grebe on the water surface. Magic hour summer sunrise with warm colors of the sky and the sun over Kerkini with birds, horses, local fishermen fishing spotted as silhouettes, at Lake National Park in Serres region in Northern Greece. Artificial Lake Kerkini is a unique wetland, a National Park and protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland with thousands of birds including rare and protected, riverside forest as important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance, the main water source from Strymon River comes from Bulgaria. Kerkini Lake, Serres, Greece on August 30, 2021

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