Nature lovers in pursuit of butterflies
Photographers worked from dawn to document endangered species and build a visual archive.
Van, home to Türkiye’s rich biodiversity, has once again become a destination for nature and photography enthusiasts. Butterfly researchers and nature photographers who traveled from different parts of Türkiye covered nearly 2,000 kilometers to document and photograph rare butterfly species found in the region.
Nurtured by rich flora and unique microclimates, the Van Lake Basin serves as a thriving sanctuary for many of Türkiye’s butterfly species.
Despite rugged terrain, nature enthusiasts and lepidopterists spent days conducting fieldwork and searching for vibrant butterflies. Meanwhile, photographers equipped with specialized gear worked from dawn to document endangered species and build a visual archive to boost the city’s nature tourism.
