Fowlmere RSPB reserve
Facts and practical information
Fowlmere is a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds nature reserve between Fowlmere and Melbourn in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a 39.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest called Fowlmere Watercress Beds. ()
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Wildlife
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Water rail
The water rail is a captivating bird belonging to the rail family, found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. These birds flourish in wetlands with abundant vegetation, which they expertly navigate thanks to their slender bodies.
Birds
Common kingfisher
The common kingfisher, also known as the Eurasian kingfisher or river kingfisher, is a small, vibrant bird found across Eurasia and North Africa. With its striking blue upperparts, bright orange underparts, and long bill, it is easily recognizable.
Birds
Sedge warbler
The sedge warbler, a captivating medium-sized bird from the Old World warbler family, belongs to the genus Acrocephalus. Recognizable by its brown, streaked back, pale belly, and the distinctive whitish line above its eyes, this bird is a true globe-trotter.
Birds
Acrocephalus
The Acrocephalus warblers are small, insectivorous birds belonging to the genus Acrocephalus. Previously grouped with the Old World warblers, they are now categorized under the family Acrocephalidae, which encompasses both marsh and tree warblers.
Birds
Grass warbler
Grass warblers are small, enchanting birds belonging to the genus Locustella. Originally classified among the "Old World warblers" these birds are now recognized as the northernmost members of the Locustellidae family. They typically inhabit grasslands, shrubs, or...
Birds
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