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Café kitchen closure

From 8–17 September, our café kitchen will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, our front-of-house will remain open, offering a selection of cakes and ice cream, sandwiches, and drinks. You will also be able to visit our kiosks by the play areas.

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Gulls

At least 3 Mediterranean Gull were showing well on the Mere including one near adult bird displaying to Black-headed Gulls. An adult Black-headed Gull nesting on the Mere at the moment sporting a yellow ring was ringed in Essex in January this year.

At least 4 Little Ringed Plover on site at the moment with birds showing well on the Mere from Swan Link Hide, Avocets with chicks from Ron Barker Hide. Common Terns around the reserve.

Black-headed Gull chicks, one using the 'carpet' for cover (T. Disley)
Black-headed Gull chicks, one using the 'carpet' for cover (T. Disley)

Med Gull displaying to Black-headed Gulls (T. Disley)
Med Gull displaying to Black-headed Gulls (T. Disley)

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