Wetlands have a unique beauty when viewed from above. This natural colour drone image shows the intricate interactions of forest and surface water in this high-altitude wetland called a fen in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Wetlands enhance water quality and provide habitats for diverse plant and animal species. Drones help with mapping fens for conservation and restoration studies. An optimised version of a USGS image taken 15 August 2017. Credit: USGS

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Wetlands have a unique beauty when viewed from above. This natural colour drone image shows the intricate interactions of forest and surface water in this high-altitude wetland called a fen in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Wetlands enhance water quality and provide habitats for diverse plant and animal species. Drones help with mapping fens for conservation and restoration studies. An optimised version of a USGS image taken 15 August 2017. Credit: USGS

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Size: 3588px × 3580px
Location: United States of America, Colorado, Rocky Mountain
Photo credit: © digitaleye / USGS / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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