Field Report: Strengthening Apollo Habitats in Tyrol and Salzburg
🦋 Apollo2020 is on the move!
We’ve kicked off a new phase of fieldwork with visits to four key Apollo butterfly habitats: Hinterbichl, Virgen, and Leisach in East Tyrol, plus Karteis in Salzburg (Pongau). These stunning alpine sites are crucial stepping stones for Parnassius apollo glocnericus and P. apollo juvavus.
Together with butterfly expert Otto Feldner and project lead Max Rossberg, we used drone-based imaging to map terrain and identify microhabitats that will guide our summer restoration work. 💡🌱
Each location is part of a growing cross-border habitat network that supports the long-term survival of Apollo butterflies in the Alps. 🏔️💚
📍 Stay tuned for detailed updates from the field—and follow us as we help restore one of Europe’s most iconic alpine species!
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