The Fowlmere nature reserve (maintained by the RSPB) is situated west of the village, between it and the village of Melbourn.
With 2.4 kilometres (1 mi) of nature trails, it attracts many visitors.
Several special birds are seen there, including: kingfishers, water rails, and grasshopper warblers.

Fowlmere, along with several other Cambridgeshire villages, lays claim to a sighting of the infamous Fen Tiger, a supposed wild big cat.
The Fowlmere nature reserve (maintained by the RSPB) is situated west of the village, between it and the village of Melbourn. With 2.4 kilometres (1 mi) of nature trails, it attracts many visitors. Several special birds are seen there, including: kingfishers, water rails, and grasshopper warblers.
Fowlmere, along with several other Cambridgeshire villages, lays claim to a sighting of the infamous Fen Tiger, a supposed wild big cat.
Fowlmere