Texel is a real bird island. Hundreds of bird species come to Texel to breed or to make a stopover. You can of course go out on your own or join a birding excursion. There are several providers of organized excursions and bird safaris. According to the experts, the Eierlandse Duinen, De Slufter, De Mokbaai, De Horsmeertjes and the areas along the Vogelboulevard on the east side are a popular place for birds. This succession of small nature reserves within the dikes is a good place for many bird species to rest and forage. Bird hides have been built at twenty locations on the island, where you can watch the birds in peace.