Get on the beautifully renovated 15-person Bird Bike, a former beer bike, and experience a unique tour along the most beautiful nature reserves of Texel. Using your own muscle power, together with your friends, family or fellow participants, you will discover the birds of Texel in a sustainable way. During the ride you can use (Zeiss) binoculars and you will be offered coffee, tea or lemonade along the way. An enthusiastic guide will tell you all about the birds you encounter, and at the stops you can look through a telescope for an even better bird experience. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the nature of Texel in a special way! Please note: a minimum number of participants applies to this excursion. If there are too few participants or bad weather, you will be informed in advance whether the excursion can take place. Dogs are not allowed. Time: Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:30 am. The bird bike can be booked on other days on request for groups of max. 15 people. Price: adult € 27.50, Child up to 8 years € 20.00 (space for the bench at the back). Tickets are available, click on 'View times' to book. If this is not possible? Then call +31222 314 741 or visit the VVV Texel shop.
Oosterend
Tickets via VVV, Cycling, Field trips, and Birds
all ages
Starting point Bird Bike Safari. Schorrenweg 50, 1794 HH Oosterend. (Next to Camping Noorderwaard-Texel).
The cycling is suitable for children from about 8 years old (depending on their height). Smaller children can sit on the bench at the back. People who cannot cycle well may also sit on the back. A minimum number of participants applies to this excursion. If there are too few participants or bad weather, you will be informed in advance whether the excursion can take place. Dogs are not allowed.
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At Calidris bird safaris you can look for birds with guide Klaas. Bird safari bus Going on a bird safari with bird expert Klaas de Jong from Calidris is a unique experience. Klaas, winner of the television program "In the ban of the Condor", organizes small-scale excursions of half a day or a full day. This way you are guaranteed to learn more about the bird species that live on Texel and there is a chance that you will see many different species. Klaas will pick you up with his bird safari bus from your holiday address on Texel or at the boat. By bus you will visit various bird-rich nature reserves on Texel, where you will receive an explanation about the birds you see there. An ideal introduction to birdwatching or an opportunity to increase your knowledge of birds. It is possible to go on a birding excursion for a whole day. During the day coffee, tea and snacks are provided. Around lunchtime a nice place is also being sought to enjoy a delicious lunch with Texel products. More birds and nature You can also contact Calidris for private excursions, group excursions, weekends, guided tours, company outings and courses in the field of birds or nature in general, as well as for larger or smaller projects, teaching packages, folders, websites, etc.
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