Bird recognition tour
How do you recognize bird species? There is no better place than Bird Island Texel to discover this! Under the guidance of a guide, you will visit a number of bird-rich areas in the north face of Texel. The excursions are mainly aimed at learning to recognize birds. You learn how the different types can be recognized by appearance and sound. If you don't have your own binoculars, you can borrow one from the Bird Information Center. The excursion is suitable for children from 7 years old and adults. Depending on the location, this excursion is suitable for people with disabilities. Please note: dogs are not allowed. The excursion takes place under almost all circumstances (with a minimum of 4 people). If this is not the case, you will be called no later than the evening before the excursion. Registration for this excursion is required. Times: weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am - 11 am. The excursion lasts approximately two hours. Prices: € 20.00 per person. Children up to and including 12 years € 15.00. Tickets are available, click on 'View times' to book. Can't do this? Then call +31222 314 741 or visit the VVV Texel shop.
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De Cocksdorp
Tickets via VVV, Nature, and Field trips
all ages and wheelchair accessible
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Location
This excursion starts at the Vogelinformatiecentrum Texel. Kikkertstraat 42, 1795 AE De Cocksdorp. The route is usually in consultation with the participants and depends on the weather and the tide outside the dikes.
Important to know
Age: for children from approx. seven years and adults. Depending on the location, this excursion is suitable for people with disabilities. Dogs are not allowed. The excursion takes place under almost all circumstances (with a minimum of 4 people). If this is not the case, you will be called no later than the evening before the excursion.
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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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