Birding excursions by minibus through the national park

During this excursion you will spend an afternoon in a minibus with a guide to visit various bird-rich areas in search of as many bird species as possible. In collaboration with Staatsbosbeheer and the National Park Dunes of Texel, the Vogelinformatiecentrum (Bird Information Center) offers a half-day excursion through the National Park. You stop at various places to walk through the dunes or through the forest. Along the way you will encounter various bird species. Waders in De Slufter, forest birds in the Dennen and songbirds and birds of prey in the dunes. The variety palette is very variable and depends on the season. Every excursion is different! If you don't have binoculars yourself, you can of course borrow one from the center. Registration for this excursion is required. It is possible to take a wheelchair with you on the minibus tour under certain conditions. Do you want to do the excursion with a wheelchair? Please contact the Bird Information Center. Times: on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the excursion starts at 1.30 pm at the Vogelinformatiecentrum and ends at 4.30 pm. Costs: € 45.00 per person. Payment can be made both online via the website of Vogelinformatiecentrum and prior to the excursion in the Vogelinformatiecentrum.

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Location

Vogelinformatiecentrum, Kikkertstraat 42, 1795 AE De Cocksdorp. The route goes along the dunes, in consultation it is possible to deviate from the route.



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Vogelinformatiecentrum

Vogelinformatiecentrum

At the Bird Information Centre in De Cocksdorp you are at the right address for information about bird watching, photography and filming on Texel. You can also go here for binoculars and other bird products. Information about birds In the centre you will find all kinds of information about birds. Such as the most recent sightings of birds on the island. In the centre all current sightings are clearly displayed on a large map. There is also an extensive library with bird books. Beautiful bird films are played on the large LCD TVs. And in the display cases there are many stuffed birds, which you can view up close. Shop and excursions In the Bird Information Centre you will also find a shop with nature conservation articles and binoculars. You can go here for good binoculars from Swarovski, Zeiss and Bynolyt. You will receive extensive advice about these. You are also at the right address for bird DVDs, nature books, nest boxes and feeding systems for your garden. In addition, various bird excursions depart from the Bird Information Centre. Would you like to book a bird excursion at the Bird Information Centre? Tickets are available via this website, check our agenda.

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