Dutch Birding-weekend

Friday, October 17th to Monday, October 20th, 2025 Come to the Dutch Birding Weekend on Texel! It's organized by the Bird Information Centre and the Dutch Birding Association. The entire weekend is dedicated to birdwatching, with many excursions. There's also a large Swarovski binoculars display where you can try out all the new models. Service is also available. There will be various lectures during the evenings, and on Saturday there's a communal stamppot buffet. There's also a great prize to be won for the person who discovers the rarest bird species. Everyone is welcome to participate this weekend. Read more about the full program on the Bird Information Centre website. Photos: Marc Plomp (Bird Information Centre).

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Location

Kikkertstraat 42-44, 1795 AE De Cocksdorp.


Important to know

Age: from seven years onwards


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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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