The Small Tortoiseshell is amongst the most well known British butterflies. The attractive patterns on the wings and it appearing almost any time of the year have made it a familiar sight. Can be found across a wide range of habitats, but is most often seen where nettles grow, as these are what the caterpillars food source. Small Tortoiseshell butterflies hibernate in Britain throughout the winter.
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Small Tortoiseshell 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.
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