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Adam Gor (a new contributor) from Hungary, has contributed an article about a trip he and some friends made in 2019.

They managed to visit three countries in three consecutive days!!

They first visited Bulgaria, then Northern Greece and then Northern Macedonia.

He has sent stunning close up photos of the butterflies he saw, including Cynthia's Fritillary (Bulgaria), Little Tiger Blue (Greece) and Sandy Grizzled Skipper (Macedonia).

Gyorgy Liptovszky has contributed an article about the status of some of the rarer butterfly species in Hungary.

There is cause for optimism about some species, but others are not easily found.

The Danube Clouded Yellow has retreated to Romania now, but a colony of False Ringlet has been discovered.

The Freyer's Purple Emperor is expanding its range along the Danube.

Super set of images of extremely desirable species, Jason. False Ringlet in particular (for me, at least) is a must see!

Looking forward to the latest edition with eager anticipation!

Dan Danahar has contributed a further article about the development of Corfu Butterfly Conservation.

The first counts of butterflies and distribution maps have been compiled in 2021.

His article concentrates on Clouded Yellow, Eastern Baton Blue, Lang's Short-tailed Blue and Southern Swallowtail.

He illustrates his article with further photographs of butterflies found in Corfu such as Delattin's Grayling, Balkan Marbled White and Large Tortoiseshell.

Mario Langourov (Wild Echo) has contributed an article introducing the butterflies of Turkey.

Wild Echo are hoping to re-establish their butterfly tours this year, as are Greenwings and Naturetrek.

Turkey has many species not found in mainland Europe, and also has good populations of some of the rarer European species.

Here are some typical examples of butterflies found: Fiery Copper, Greater Anatolian Blue and Nogel's Hairstreak.

The magazine has gone to my designer now, so hopefully it will be printed in mid to late March.

looking forward to see the magazine Jason

Me too. Coincides with the onset of the butterfly season which always lifts the spirits.

European Butterflies Magazine 2022, Issue 5 is ready for printing next week.

Hopefully, I will be able to start sending out copies in the following week.

The magazine costs £9.00 direct from me, including postage.

It will also be available through Pemberley Books and NHBS and Amazon.

Contributors include: Robin Fox (Croatia), David Moore (Spain), James Gibbs (France), Adam Gor (Bulgaria, Greece and Macedonia), Dan Danahar (Corfu), Gyorgy Liptovskzy (Hungary), Mario Langourov (Turkey) and Pete Smith (Gran Canaria).

Here is the cover and some sample pages:

Those images from Turkey look appetising, Jason. Some unusual species there which I can't wait to read about.

European Butterflies Magazine Spring 2022, Issue 5 is printed now. It can be purchased direct from me for £9.00, including postage. Payment options are by cheque or by crediting my bank account. Here is another sample page from Dan Danahar's article about Corfu.

Been reading mine this last couple of days. It comes just at the right time of year when, after a long absence, butterflies are beginning to reappear.

Some really interesting reports in this latest edition.

Just received my copy, thanks Jason.

A great read as ever. If only I had 52 weeks a year and unlimited money to travel!

Really enjoyed the latest edition Jason - as always, some mouthwatering photographs, and yet more places to add to the wish-list for future trips...

Pete Smith has contributed the first article for the 2023 issue of European Butterflies Magazine.

He describes butterflies found in North East France - Doubs and Cote d'Or, in late spring/early summer.

There are some very rare butterflies found here, such as Scarce Heath and Scarce Fritillary.

Others, only slightly less scarce, include Nickerl's Fritillary, Reverdin's Blue, Violet Copper and Woodland Brown.

His photographs are excellent as always.

Excellent! I shall look forward to this. Mr Smith's Woodland Brown is to die for!!

David M wrote: ↑Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:09 am Excellent! I shall look forward to this. Mr Smith's Woodland Brown is to die for!!

Thanks David - surely one of the most stunning undersides of any European butterfly. Has to be seen to be believed!

I did see it once, Pete, in Austria in 2013. Would love to see it again, especially as fresh and appealing as the one you photographed.

Tamas Hudak has contributed an article about the butterflies of Fejer County in Hungary. Tamas is a new contributor - he is one of the four Hungarian butterfliers that go on trips together - others have contributed to the magazine before - Ervin Szombathelyi, Adam Gor and Gyorgy Liptovszky.

Fejer County is south west of Budapest and has a range of habitat and some very attractive butterflies, some declining unfortunately. Rare butterflies include Lesser Clouded Yellow, Scarce Fritillary, Fryer's Purple Emperor and Common Glider. More common are Turquoise Blue and Large Tortoiseshell.

Mouth-watering, Jason.