RSPB Fowlmere

52.09319 , 0.05420

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)

Fowlmere is a small but diverse reserve located in the fen country south of Cambridge. A chalk stream, the River Shep, runs through the reserve which was once used for growing water-cress. The reserve was bought by the RSPB in 1977 using money raised in a sponsored birdwatch by the society's junior branch. The habitat now includes a lake surrounded by reedbeds, fen, chalk grassland and scrub. Recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it hosts over bird 170 species including breeding warblers and cuckoos, wintering waterfowl, finches and buntings. 

A blog entitled "Cooper and Scott: Fowlmere birding and beyond" provides regular reports on recent sightings. The authors have reported as many as 72 species within a day in May.

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• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
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Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 52.0932/0.0542 (2024-06-16 13:13:13 )

Coordinates were set by Stephen Matthews : 52.0932/0.0542 (2024-06-04 13:42:47 )

Site name was set by Stephen Matthews as "RSPB Fowlmere" (2024-06-04 13:42:47 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-17 10:06:07
Fowlmere is a small but diverse reserve located in the fen country south of Cambridge. A chalk stream, the River Shep, runs through the reserve which was once used for growing water-cress. The reserve was bought by the RSPB in 1977 using money raised in a sponsored birdwatch by the society's junior branch. The habitat now includes a lake surrounded by reedbeds, fen, chalk grassland and scrub. Recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it hosts over bird 170 species including breeding warblers and cuckoos, wintering waterfowl, finches and buntings.  A blog entitled "Cooper and Scott: Fowlmere birding and beyond" regularly reports provides regular reports on recent sightings. The authors have reported as many as 72 species within a day in May.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-17 10:05:41
Fowlmere is a small but diverse reserve located in the fen country south of Cambridge. A chalk stream, the River Shep, runs through the reserve which was once used for growing water-cress. The reserve was bought by the RSPB in 1977 using money raised in a sponsored birdwatch by the society's junior branch. The habitat now includes a lake surrounded by reedbeds, fen, chalk grassland and scrub. Recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it hosts over bird 170 species including breeding warblers and cuckoos, wintering waterfowl, finches and buntings.  A blog entitled "Cooper and Scott: Fowlmere birding and beyond" regularly reports on recent sightings. The authors report have reported as many as 72 species within a day in May.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-16 13:13:13
Fowlmere is a small but diverse reserve located in the fen country south of Cambridge. A chalk stream, the River Shep, runs through the reserve which was once used for growing water-cress. The reserve was bought by the RSPB in 1977 using money raised in a sponsored birdwatch by the society's junior branch. The habitat now includes a lake surrounded by reedbeds, fen, chalk grassland and scrub. Recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it hosts over bird 170 species including breeding warblers and cuckoos, wintering waterfowl, finches and buntings.  A blog entitled "Cooper and Scott: Fowlmere birding and beyond" regularly reports on recent sightings. The authors report as many as 72 species within a day in May.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 12:48:32
Fowlmere is a small but diverse reserve located in the fen country south of Cambridge. A chalk stream, the River Shep, runs through the reserve which was once used for growing water-cress. The reserve was bought by the RSPB in 1977 using money raised in a sponsored birdwatch by the society's junior branch. The habitat now includes a lake surrounded by reedbeds, fen, chalk grassland and scrub. Recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it hosts over bird 170 species including breeding warblers and cuckoos, wintering waterfowl, finches and buntings.   A blog entitled "Cooper and Scott: Fowlmere birding and beyond" regularly reports on recent sightings.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-05 12:33:44
Fowlmere is a small but diverse reserve located in the fen country south of Cambridge. A chalk stream, the River Shep, runs through the reserve which was once used for growing water-cress. The reserve was bought by the RSPB in 1977 using money raised in a sponsored birdwatch by the society's junior branch. The habitat now includes a lake surrounded by reedbeds, fen, chalk grassland and scrub. Recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it hosts over bird 160 170 species including breeding warblers and cuckoos, wintering waterfowl, finches and buntings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-05 12:28:41
Fowlmere is a small but diverse reserve located in the fen country south of Cambridge. A chalk stream, the River Shep, runs through the reserve which was once used for growing water-cress. The reserve was bought by the RSPB in 1977 using money raised in a sponsored birdwatch by the RSPB's society's junior branch.  The  The habitat now includes a lake with reedbeds, surrounded by reedbeds, fen, chalk grassland and scrub. Recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it hosts over bird 160 species including breeding warblers and cuckoos, wintering waterfowl, finches and buntings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-05 12:23:11
Fowlmere is a small but diverse reserve located in the fen country south of Cambridge. At its centre is a lake and which were once used for growing water-cress. A chalk stream, the River Shep, runs through the reserve which now which was once used for growing water-cress. The reserve was bought by the RSPB in 1977 using money raised in a sponsored birdwatch by the RSPB's junior branch.  The habitat now includes a lake with reedbeds, fen, chalk grassland and scrub and is recognised scrub. Recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It (SSSI), it hosts over bird 160 species including breeding warblers and cuckoos, wintering waterfowl, finches and buntings. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-05 12:19:24
Fowlmere is a small but diverse reserve located in the fen country south of Cambridge. At its centre is a lake and which were once used for growing water-cress. A chalk stream, the River Shep, runs through the reserve which now includes reedbeds, fen, chalk grassland and scrub and is recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It hosts over bird 160 species including breeding warblers and cuckoos, wintering waterfowl, finches and buntings. 
  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Gadwall (Mareca strepera)
Gray Partridge (Perdix perdix)
Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus)
Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago)
Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
Eurasian Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis)
Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo)
Common Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia)
Lesser Whitethroat (Curruca curruca)
Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata)
Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus)
Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra)

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-05 12:40:09)

Common Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-05 12:23:52)

Eurasian Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:12:46)

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:12:26)

Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:10:10)

Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:09:59)

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:09:26)

Lesser Whitethroat (Curruca curruca) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:09:12)

Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:08:15)

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:08:04)

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:07:49)

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:07:07)

Gray Partridge (Perdix perdix) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:06:25)

Gadwall (Mareca strepera) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-06-04 14:06:11)

  • Timing and strategy

Breeding species include Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoo, Reed Bunting and Spotted Flycatcher. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but this species is in decline and has not been seen for the past few years. Barn Owls breed regularly using nest boxes, one of which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track.

Gray Partridges are resident in the area and sometimes seen in the grassland on the reserve. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter.

A circuit made up of boardwalks and paths leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to the hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two, including some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-17 10:11
Breeding species include Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Common Cuckoo, Reed Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers.Bunting and Spotted Flycatcher. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but this species is in decline and has not been seen for the past few years. Barn Owls breed regularly using nest boxes, one of which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Gray Partridges are resident in the area and sometimes seen in the grassland on the reserve. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circuit made up of boardwalks and paths leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to the hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two, including some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-16 13:11
Breeding species include Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but this species is in decline and has not been seen for the past few years. Barn Owls breed regularly using nest boxes, one of which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Gray Partridges are resident in the area and sometimes seen in the grassland on the reserve. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circuit made up of boardwalks and paths leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to the hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two, including some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 12:56
Breeding species include Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but this species is in decline and has not been seen for the past few years. Barn Owls breed regularly using nest boxes, one of which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Gray Partridges are resident in the area and sometimes seen in the grassland on the reserve. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circular path circuit made up of boardwalks and paths leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to the hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two, including some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:51
Breeding species include Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but this species is in decline and has not been seen for the past few years. Barn Owls breed regularly using nest boxes, one of which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Gray Partridges are resident in the area and sometimes seen in the grassland on the reserve. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to the hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two, including some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:51
Breeding species include Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but this species is in decline and has not been seen for the past few years. Barn Owls breed regularly using nest boxes, one of which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Gray Partridges are resident in the area and sometimes seen in the grassland on the reserve. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two. Birders will want to spend some two, including some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:49
Breeding species include Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but this species is in decline and has not been seen for the past few years. Barn Owls breed regularly using nest boxes, one of which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Gray Partridges are resident in the area and sometimes seen in the grassland on the reserve. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two. Birders will want to spend some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:10
Breeding species include Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but this species is in decline and has not been seen for the past few years. Barn Owls breed regularly using a triangular nest nest boxes, one of which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two. Birders will want to spend some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:09
Breeding species incude include Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but this species is in decline and has not been seen for the past few years. Barn Owls breed regularly using a triangular nest boxes, one of which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two. Birders will want to spend some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:03
Breeding species incude Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but this species is in decline and has not been seen for the past few years. A pair of Barn Owls breeds regularly breed regularly using a triangular nest box boxes, one of which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two. Birders will want to spend some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:03
Breeding species incude Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves used to breed here, but these have not this species is in decline and has not been seen in the for the past few years. A pair of Barn Owls breeds regularly using a triangular nest box which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two. Birders will want to spend some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 12:54
Breeding species incude Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings, Spotted Flycatchers and one Buntings and Spotted Flycatchers. One or two pairs of European Turtle Doves. Doves used to breed here, but these have not been seen in the past few years. A pair of Barn Owls breeds regularly using a triangular nest box which is visible and indeed signposted from the circular track. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two. Birders will want to spend some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-05 12:39
Breeding species incude Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos Common Cuckoos, Reed Buntings, Spotted Flycatchers and one or two paris pairs of European Turtle Doves. Eurasian Siskins join resident Yellowhammers and and Corn Buntings in autumn and winter. A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two. Birders will want to spend some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-05 12:33
\r\n\r\nBreeding species incude Cetti's, Reed, Sedge and Common Grasshopper Warblers, Common Cuckoos and one or two paris of European Turtle Doves. A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two. Birders will want to spend some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:33
A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two. Birders will want to spend some time at the elevated Reedbed Hide which offers panoramic views of the wetlands.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 13:53
A circular path leads around the main lake, with short detours leading to hides. The reserve area is quite small, with the circuit of 2.3km taking 35-40 minutes' walk. A satisfactory visit can be accomplished in an hour or two.
  • How to get there

The reserve is easily accessed from Cambridge by car (25-30 minutes) or bicycle (50-55 minutes). From the A10, turn southeast on Shepreth Road and then west along Mill Road. Signposts then point to the RSPB reserve where there is a small car park.

Bus number 31 runs from Cambridge to the village of Fowlmere. It is then 30 minutes' walk to the reserve, passing through farmland which should produce some birds and/or deer en route.

The nearest railway station is at Shepreth, served by local trains on the line from London King's Cross to Cambridge. From here it would be a short ride to the reserve by bicycle (4km). 

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-17 10:07
The reserve is easily accessed from Cambridge by car (25-30 minutes) or bicycle (50-55 minutes). From the A10, turn southeast on Shepreth Road and then west along Mill Road. Signposts then point to the RSPB reserve where there is a small car park. Bus number 31 runs from Cambridge to the village of Fowlmere. It is then 30 minutes' walk to the reserve, passing through farmland which should produce some birds and/or deer en route. The nearest railway station is at Shepreth, served by local trains on the line from London King's Cross to Cambridge. From here it would be a short ride to the reserve by bicycle (4km). 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 12:58
The reserve is easily accessed from Cambridge by car (25 (25-30 minutes) or bicycle (50-55 minutes). From the A10, turn southeast on Shepreth Road and then west along Mill Road. Signposts then point to the RSPB reserve where there is a small car park. Bus number 31 runs from Cambridge to the village of Fowlmere. It is then 30 minutes' walk to the reserve, passing through farmland which should produce some birds and/or deer en route. The nearest railway station is at Shepreth, served by local trains on the line from King's Cross to Cambridge. From here it would be a short ride to the reserve by bicycle (4km). 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 12:58
The reserve is easily accessed from Cambridge by car (25 minutes) or bicycle.bicycle (50-55 minutes). From the A10, turn southeast on Shepreth Road and then west along Mill Road. Signposts then point to the RSPB reserve where there is a small car park. Bus number 31 runs from Cambridge to the village of Fowlmere. It is then 30 minutes' walk to the reserve, passing through farmland which should produce some birds and/or deer en route. The nearest railway station is at Shepreth, served by local trains on the line from King's Cross to Cambridge. From here it would be a short ride to the reserve by bicycle (4km). 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 12:54
The reserve is easily accessed from Cambridge by car (25 minutes) or bicycle. From the A10, turn southeast on Shepreth Road and then west along Mill Road. Signposts then point to the RSPB reserve where there is a small car park. Bus number 31 runs from Cambridge to the village of Fowlmere. It is then 30 minutes' walk to the reserve, passing through farmland which should produce some birds and/or deer en route.route. The nearest railway station is at Shepreth, served by local trains on the line from King's Cross to Cambridge. From here it would be a short ride to the reserve by bicycle (4km). 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:34
The reserve is easily accessed from Cambridge by car (25 minutes) or bicycle. From the A10, turn southeast on Shepreth Road and the then west along Mill Road. Signposts then point to the RSPB reserve where there is a small car park. Bus number 31 runs from Cambridge to the village of Fowlmere. It is then 30 minutes' walk to the reserve, passing through farmland which should produce some birds and/or deer en route.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:10
The reserve is easily accessed from Cambridge by car (25 minutes) or bicycle. From the A10, turn southeast on Shepreth Road and the west along Mill Road. Signposts then point to the RSPB reserve where there is a small car park. Bus number 31 runs from Cambridge to the village of Fowlmere. It is then 30 minutes' walk to the reserve, passing through farmland which should produce some birds and/or deer en route.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:01
The reserve is easily accessed from Cambridge by car (25 minutes) or bicycle. From the A10, turn southeast on Shepreth Road and the west along Mill Road. Signposts then point to the RSPB reserve. RSPB reserve where there is a small car park. Bus number 31 runs from Cambridge to the vilage village of Fowlmere. It is then 30 minutes' walk to the reserve, passing farmland which should produce some birds en route.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:01
The reserve is easily accessed from Cambridge by car (25 minutes) or bicycle. From the A10, turn southeast on Shepreth Road and the west along Mill Road. Signposts then point to the RSPB reserve. Bus number 31 runs from Cambridge to the vilage of Fowlmere. It is then 30 minutes' walk to the reserve, passing farmland which should produce some birds en route.

Access is via the signposted track leading south from Mill Road. The reserve is normally open at all times.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-17 10:08
Access is via the signposted track leading south from Mill Road. The reserve is normally open at all times.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:14
Access is via the signposted track leading south from Mill Road. The reserve is open at all times.
  • Other attractions

Fallow and Muntjac deer are often seen on and around the reserve, while Water Voles inhabit the stream. Insects including dragonflies and damselflies are numerous in summer. Butterflies reported include Peacock, Brimstone, Common and Holly Blues, Marbled White, Small Skipper, Orange-tip, Speckled Wood, Comma, Brown Argus and Small Tortoiseshell.

A nearby attraction is the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, a World War II airfield. The Museum houses several historic aircraft and occasionally offers demonstration flights.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-16 13:16
Fallow and Muntjac deer are often seen on and around the reserve, while Water Voles inhabit the stream. Insects including dragonflies and damselflies are numerous in summer. Butterflies reported include Peacock, Brimstone, Common and Holly Blues, Marbled White, Small Skipper, Orange-tip, Speckled Wood, Comma, Brown Argus and Small Tortoiseshell.Tortoiseshell. A nearby attraction is the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, a World War II airfield. The Museum houses several historic aircraft and occasionally offers demonstration flights.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:08
Fallow and Muntjac deer are often seen on and around the reserve, while Water Voles inhabit the stream. Insects including dragonflies and damselflies are numerous in summer. Butterflies reported include Peacock, Brimstone, Common and Holly Blues, Marbled White, Small Skipper, Orange-tip, Speckled Wood, Comma, Brown Argus and Small Tortoiseshell.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:02
Fallow and Muntjac deer are often seen on and around the reserve, while Water Voles inhabit the stream. Insects including dragonflies and damselflies are numerous in summer. Butterflies include Peacock, Brimstone, Common and Holly Blues, Marbled White, Small Skipper, Orange-tip, Speckled Wood, Comma Comma, Brown Argus and Small Tortoiseshell.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:00
Fallow and Muntjac deer are often seen on and around the reserve, while Water Voles inhabit the stream. Insects including dragonflies and damselflies are numerous in summer. Butterflies include Peacock, Brimstone, Common and Holly Blues, Marbled White, Small Skipper, Orange-tip, Speckled Wood, Comma and Small Tortoiseshell.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-05 12:25
Fallow and Muntjac deer are often seen on and around the reserve.reserve, while Water Voles inhabit the stream. Insects including dragonflies and damselflies are numerous in summer.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:32
Fallow and Muntjac deer are often seen on and around the reserve. Insects including dragonflies and damselflies are numerous in summer.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:03
Fallow and Muntjac deer are often seen on and around the reserve.

An information centre just inside the entrance provides maps and a board featuring recent sightings. Toilets are located nearby. There are three hides including the elevated Reedbed Hide overlooking the lake in the centre.

There are several pubs nearby, including The Chequers in Fowlmere and The Green Man at Thriplow, which offers particularly good food.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-08 12:45
An information centre just inside the entrance provides maps and a board featuring recent sightings. Toilets are located nearby. There are three hides including the elevated Reedbed Hide overlooking the lake in the centre. There are several pubs nearby, including The Chequers in Fowlmere and The Green Man at Thriplow, which offers particularly good food.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-05 12:40
An information centre near just inside the entrance provides maps and a board featuring recent sightings. There are three hides including the elevated Reedbed Hide overlooking the lake in the centre. There are several pubs nearby, including The Chequers in Fowlmere and The Green Man at Thriplow, which offers particularly good food.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-05 12:27
A small information An information centre near the entrance provides maps and a board featuring recent sightings. There are three hides including the elevated Reedbed Hide overlooking the lake in the centre. There are several pubs nearby, including The Chequers in Fowlmere and The Green Man at Thriplow, which offers particularly good food.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:48
A small information centre near the entrance provides maps and a board with featuring recent sightings. There are three hides including a large one the elevated Reedbed Hide overlooking the lake in the centre. There are several pubs nearby, including The Chequers in Fowlmere and The Green Man at Thriplow, which offers particularly good food.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:17
A small information centre near the enrance entrance provides maps and a board with recent sightings. There are three hides including a large one overlooking the lake in the centre. There are several pubs nearby, including The Chequers in Fowlmere and The Green Man at Thriplow, which offers particularly good food.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:04
A small information centre near the enrance provides maps and a board with recent sightings. sightings. There are three hides including a large one overlooking the lake in the centre. There are several pubs nearby, including The Chequers in Fowlmere and The Green Man at Thriplow, which offers particularly good food.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:04
A small infomration information centre near the enrance provides maps and a board with recent sightings. There are several pubs nearby. nearby, including The Chequers in Fowlmere and The Green Man at Thriplow at Thriplow, which offers particularly good food.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 13:49
A small infomration centre near the enrance provides maps and a board with recent sightings. There are several pubs nearby. The Green Man at Thriplow offers particularly good food.

As there are reports of thieves breaking into cars, valuable items should not be left in vehicles.

The paths can be muddy in winter and parts may be closed due to flooding or maintenance work.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-17 10:10
As there are reports of thieves breaking car windows, into cars, valuable items should not be left in vehicles. The paths can be muddy in winter and parts may be closed due to flooding or maintenance work.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-07 06:37
As there are reports of thieves breaking car windows, valuable items should not be left in cars. vehicles. The paths can be muddy in winter and parts may be closed due to flooding or maintenance work.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-07 06:36
As there are recent reports of thieves breaking car windows, valuable items should not be left in cars. The paths can be muddy in winter and parts may be closed due to flooding or maintenance work.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:47
As there are recent reports of thieves breaking car windows, valuables valuable items should not be left in cars. The paths can be muddy in winter and parts may be closed due to flooding or maintenance work.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-06 13:47
As there are recent reports of thieves breaking car windows, valuables should not be left in cars. The paths can be muddy in winter and parts may be closed due to flooding or maintenance work.work.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-05 12:25
The paths can be muddy in winter and parts may be closed due to flooding.flooding or maintenance work.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-06-04 14:18
The paths can be muddy in winter and parts may be closed due to flooding.
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