Rila Monastery area Wildlife Photography
The forested foothills of the Rila mountains, Bulgaria's highest range, surrounding the country's most celebrated monastery at around 1,100m elevation, with the high Rila peaks climbing beyond it.
Apollo butterfly is found through the range, & the high circues above the monastery hold a notable cluster of Erebia ringlets recorded in Rila National Park, including Erebia rhodopensis, E. orientalis, E. pronoe, E. neleus & E. ottomana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I photograph at Rila Monastery area?
NaturesLens visits Rila Monastery area for excellent opportunities to photograph Apollo.
Can I photograph the Apollo at Rila Monastery area?
Yes — the Apollo is one of the best subjects at Rila Monastery area and a core focus of NaturesLens holidays there.