Protecting Radford & Hooe Lake wildlife and habitats

[Hooelake]

Hi,

In a small inlet off Plymouth Sound lies a tidal lake and a freshwater lake in the grounds of Radford Park. In the park is an arboretum of over 200 trees and shrubs which has been created to preserve the area and act as a haven for wildlife, it is also an area of great historic importance with the likes of Raleigh & Drake who, on a high tide, would sail in to Hooe Lake and land their treasures transporting them to Radford house for safe keeping.

This beautiful area is under constant threat from local housing & business development. Local groups with an interest in the protecting the wildlife and habitats are falling by the wayside. Recently 'The Radford and Hooe Lake Preservation Association' after a 25 year run dissolved for that very reason as their traditional committee based methods of membership unfortunately failed to embrace technology and failed to attract a younger audience.

In light of this I am now running a website which aims to create a valuable resource of all information relating to the Radford & Hooe Lake area. It's still in it's early days but we hope to document the [B]hooe lake history[/b] & Hooe Lake wildlife of this beautiful area.


Just thought I would try and raise awareness for the area. Thanks. Mike

[jhabby]

Hiya Mike
Live nxt to Radford and both me and my mate go there daily for photography oppurtunities. At the mo there is a Kingfisher that we`ve got our eye on which lives by the castle. Feel free to get in touch and do drop us a line with the web address.
chrz
John

[Hooelake]

Originally Posted by jhabby

Hiya Mike
Live nxt to Radford and both me and my mate go there daily for photography oppurtunities. At the mo there is a Kingfisher that we`ve got our eye on which lives by the castle. Feel free to get in touch and do drop us a line with the web address.
chrz
John

Hi John,

Yes I see the Kingfishers quite regularly. Here is a photo that was taken a few years back... Hooe Lake Kingfishers

The website address is www.hooelake.org

You would be more than welcome to contribute or showcase your photo's on the website if that is of interest to you.

Thanks - Mike