Winterwandelexcursie in Waalenburg
Accompanied by an enthusiastic guide, you will take a beautiful walk through the Waalenburg nature reserve. At this time of year, this is the ideal place to view large numbers of wintering birds. Due to the large area of wet grassland, the many creeks, the tranquility in the area in combination with an abundance of food, you can encounter numerous wintering birds. From water birds such as white-fronted and barnacle geese, wigeons, teals to wading birds such as golden plovers and ruffs. During the day, these species are often accompanied by whooper swans and numerous gulls. You also have a chance to see birds of prey, such as peregrine falcons, goshawks or hen harriers. Times: in December on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. From January to March, weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. For current times, check the Natuurmonumenten agenda.
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De Waal
Nature, Hikes, Field trips, and Birds
all ages
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Location
Start and end point: De Marel Nature Center. Nieuwlanderweg 38, 1793 EV De Waal
Important to know
During the excursion you can use good quality loaner binoculars free of charge. The walk ends in De Marel Nature Center with a cup of delicious hot chocolate or coffee.
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Vogelinformatiecentrum
Vogelinformatiecentrum
At the Vogelinformatiecentrum (Bird Information Center) in De Cocksdorp you have come to the right place for information about bird watching, photography and filming on Texel. You can also find binoculars and other bird products here. Information about birds In the center you will find all kinds of information about birds. Such as the most recent bird sightings on the island. In the center all current observations are clearly displayed on a large map. There is also an extensive library of bird books. Beautiful bird movies are played on the large LCD TVs. And in the display cases are many stuffed birds, which you can view up close. Shop and excursions In the Vogelinformatiecentrum you will also find a shop with conservation articles and binoculars. You can find good binoculars from Swarovski, Zeiss and Bynolyt here. You will receive extensive advice about this. You have also come to the right place for bird DVDs, nature books, nest boxes and feeding systems for your garden. Various birding excursions also depart from the Vogelinformatiecentrum.Would you like to book a birding excursion at the Vogelinformatiecentrum? Tickets are available via this website, view our agenda via 'What's on'.
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