Accompanied by an enthusiastic guide, you take a beautiful walk through the Waalenburg nature reserve. Numerous butterflies can be found in the herbaceous and flowery strips, including the beautiful icarus blue. The first breeding birds from northern regions are also returning. Waders such as black rider and ruff can be admired with a bit of luck in the beautiful summer dress. In the second half of the summer, the young birds follow. Their parents then slowly moult to the more austere winter plumage. The young harriers have fledged in Waalenburg and are exploring the area. The adult birds first carry prey, but they also teach the young birds the art of hunting. A beautiful spectacle! Times: in July, on Thursday and Saturday from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. Look for the current times in the agenda of Natuurmonumenten.
De Waal
Nature, Hikes, Field trips, and Birds
all ages
Start and end: De Marel Nature Center. Nieuwlanderweg 38, 1793EV De Waal. Walk through the Waalenburg polder.
During the excursion you can use good quality binoculars free of charge. The walk ends in Nature Center De Marel with a nice cup of coffee or tea.
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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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