As a true Bird Island, Texel has a reputation to uphold. Did you know that Texel is the municipality with the most bird species in the Netherlands? The day lists of Texel.waarneming.nl show that many different bird species are seen. This excursion, which is suitable for both the novice and the experienced bird watcher, offers you the opportunity to experience the great variety of bird species! At this time of year, the different landscapes on the island offer many opportunities to see a long list of species. A small selection of what Texel has to offer. On the mudflats and in Polder Waal and Burg, the first waders have returned from their breeding grounds in the far north, such as the ruff and the black-tailed godwit. In addition, Polder Waal and Burg is one of the last strongholds in the Netherlands for the skylark. In the unique and beautiful tidal area De Slufter, many birds can actually always be seen. Now there is a great chance of seeing the little tern, which has hopefully bred successfully there, and the eider. On the east side of Texel, along the Wadden Sea dike, you will find the Vogelboulevard. A string of pearls of small, inner-dike high-water refuges. At noon there is time for a light lunch, which is included in the price, and to discuss the further possibilities for the afternoon. The excursion ends with a cup of coffee or tea. Time: from 9:00 to 16:30. Price € 20,- pp Registration and information: vogelexcursiestexel.nl or at the Vogelinformatiecentrum, Kikkertstraat 42 De Cocksdorp tel 0222-316249.