Description
Fowlmere Nature Reserve is a wildlife oasis set within farmland. Home to breeding turturikyyhky, Luhtakana and tornipöllö and winter roosts of pajusirkku. viiksitimali and kaulushaikara are found occasionally in winter, and otters and water voles are regularly seen. The paths and boardwalks of the nature trail offer views over most of the reserve and access to the hides and viewing points. However, some sections of the 1.8 mile (3 km) circular trail can be muddy during the winter. Other birds you can see here are kuningaskalastaja, isohaarahaukka, ruokokerttunen, kottarainen, pikku-uikku, töyhtöhyyppä and tavi.
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Access
From the A10 (Cambridge to Royston) turn towards Fowlmere at the Fowlmere-Shepreth crossroads. After 1 mile (1.5 km), turn right by the cemetery. Follow road for 0.6 mile (1 km) and turn left into the reserve at the RSPB sign. RSPB car park. Easy to find and signposted from main roads. By bus: The nearest bus stop is Dunsbridge Turnpike (outside Country Homes & Gardens), 1 mile (1.5 km) from the reserve. By train: The nearest train station is Shepreth, approximately 2 miles (3.5 km) away.


