Category: Nature & Wildlife
A total of 199 higher plant species were recorded on the Hooe Quarry site and the fore shore (181 native species, 18 non-native). The site was considered to have a relatively high botanical diversity. Amongst the many notable species of which one in particular the Toadflax-leaved St. John’s-wort exists in only 17 sites in England. All [...]
Radford Duck Ponds welcomed 6 new cygnets that hatched sometime between Friday night and Saturday the 7th of May 2011. They are pictured here newly hatched and then at approximately 6 weeks old. The name ‘mute’ derives from it being less vocal than other swan species. It is recognisable by its pronounced knob [...]
I have been watching this nuthatch site at the Radford Dip Reserve for around three years this is the closest I have come so far in trying to record a good image or two of their habits. After going inside to feed the chicks the parents will bring the food waste out and dispose of [...]
Swans sleep both on land and on the water, usually they tuck their head back under one wing. It’s unusual to see them with their eyes closed (as pictured here). Swans sleep whenever they can, and for how long they are able to without being disturbed… in this instance by a photographer!
Following on from the sad post about the Buzzard and a trip to Plymouth Museum here are the photo’s of the Buzzard that came swooping around us and the garden. The Buzzard stayed around for a good 10-15 minutes just looking at us and the chickens! I don’t know if it too was hungry or [...]
Just after the cold spell recently we found a Buzzard hopping around the garden, it did not seem distressed, but allowed us to pick it up and place it in a safe area with food. Sadly a few hours later it had died. We had heard reports that there had been a buzzard in Radford [...]
Over the years I have many times come across circles of feathers on the ground, all that remained of an unfortunate bird, more often than not a pigeon. The culprit and the cause of what struggle had been played out had remained a mystery! Last October on Hooelake I finally spotted one of the culprits [...]
A Little Egret’s early morning wash & brush up before flying away. Keep clicking the pictures to see bigger versions. Classed as a rare breeding species the little egret is a small white heron with white plumes on its crest, back and chest. It has a black bill, black legs legs and bright yellow feet. [...]
What have you spotted on or around Radford & Hooe Lake? This is an ongoing log of activities of what’s been seen in the area. Please post your sightings of any Wildlife spotted, strange goings or anything of general interest. Simply fill out the details in the comments box and click ‘Submit Comment’
We think these photos was taken around end Mar / April 2005. As you can see it is before Kingfisher Quay was built.
Plymouth City Council News
Hooe Quarry Latest! Committee and Public Planning Meeting
Notification of Proposed Development: Application No: 11/01250/FUL Site: LAND AT BARTON ROAD, HOOE LAKE, PLYMSTOCK, Development: Re-development of site by erection of 222 new dwellings, provision of new public open space, ancillary access roads, improvements to Barton Road and associated works. The above application will be considered by the Planning Committee on Thursday 12 January [...]
NEW Planning Application Submitted for 222 Homes in Hooe Quarry, 11-01250-FUL
Notice for PLANNING IN HOOE QUARRY 222 houses has now been proposed. Re-development of Hooe Quarry site by erection of 222 new dwellings, provision of new public open space, ancillary access roads, improvements to Barton Road and associated works
Barratt Homes Hooe Quarry Proposal V3
In case you missed it here are the latest Proposals (masterplan V3) from the Barratt Homes Exhibituion from the 24th March 2011.
See the full information display boards from the exibition.
We Shall also be adding a Hooe Quarry Petition to this website watch this space…
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