A large newt with black skin, the skin lightens and a crest is displayed by the male in breeding season.
Great Crested Newts are a protected species and are only found in a few locations but there are known to be several populations around the West Pennine Moors and there are probably quite a few more unnoticed so keep an eye out.
Read more about British Amphibians and Reptiles...
Great Crested Newt image by munki-boy
Great Crested Newts feeding image by munki-boy
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.
