Calidris half day bird safari
Are you going on a bird safari? During this tour, led by bird expert Klaas de Jong, you will see many birds in a short time in some of the most beautiful nature reserves on Texel. You will receive an explanation about the birds you see. You will be picked up by the Bird Safari Bus from your holiday address (on Texel) or from the boat. PLEASE NOTE: please provide your holiday address on Texel when filling in the details when booking this excursion. We will go for a walk and see the most beautiful birds that Texel currently has to offer! Various Zeiss binoculars are available for loan. Please note: a minimum number of 2 participants applies to this excursion. If there are too few participants or bad weather, you will be informed in advance whether the excursion can take place. Dogs are not allowed. Times: on different days from 9:00 - 12:00 or from 14:00 - 17:00. See the calendar with the price overview. Prices: - Half day adult: €60 - Half day child: €55 This safari includes coffee, tea and a biscuit. Tickets are available, click on 'View times' to book. Can't find it? Then call +31222 314 741 or visit the VVV Texel shop. It is also possible to book a full day bird safari. Look here for more information: https://www.texel.net/nl/activiteit/calidris-vogelexcursies-calidris-day-bird-safari/?startDate=2025-06-12
Practical
2 to 8 persons
De Cocksdorp
Tickets via VVV, Nature, Field trips, and Birds
all ages and wheelchair accessible
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Location
You will be picked up by the Vogelsafaribus. This leaves De Cocksdorp half an hour before the start of the bird safari. It is nice if you are ready half an hour (north), fifteen minutes (De Koog, Oosterend, De Waal, Den Burg) or five minutes in advance (Oudeschild, Den Hoorn, ferry port). If the pick-up time deviates significantly from this general indication, you will receive an email prior to the bird safari. If you have any questions about this, you can always email or call Klaas de Jong: +31621809865
Important to know
If possible with pick-up and drop-off service. PLEASE NOTE: enter your holiday address on Texel when filling in the details when booking. A minimum number of 2 participants applies to this excursion. In case of too few participants or bad weather, you will be informed in advance whether the excursion can take place. Dogs are not allowed.
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Calidris Vogelexcursies
Calidris Vogelexcursies
At Calidris bird safaris you can look for birds with guide Klaas. Bird safari bus Going on a bird safari with bird expert Klaas de Jong from Calidris is a unique experience. Klaas, winner of the television program "In the ban of the Condor", organizes small-scale excursions of half a day or a full day. This way you are guaranteed to learn more about the bird species that live on Texel and there is a chance that you will see many different species. Klaas will pick you up with his bird safari bus from your holiday address on Texel or at the boat. By bus you will visit various bird-rich nature reserves on Texel, where you will receive an explanation about the birds you see there. An ideal introduction to birdwatching or an opportunity to increase your knowledge of birds. It is possible to go on a birding excursion for a whole day. During the day coffee, tea and snacks are provided. Around lunchtime a nice place is also being sought to enjoy a delicious lunch with Texel products. More birds and nature You can also contact Calidris for private excursions, group excursions, weekends, guided tours, company outings and courses in the field of birds or nature in general, as well as for larger or smaller projects, teaching packages, folders, websites, etc.
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