As its name suggests, the Speckled Wood can found in dappled shade of woodlands. The main food source is honeydew found in the tree tops. Early and late in the season when there aren’t so many aphids, they can be seen feeding lower down. Seen from April to October, mainly in woodland, but also hedgerows and scrubland.
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Speckled Wood image by Kate
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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