Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday, Aug. 20 For the second time, Bird Information Center is organizing an Optics Experience. These binocular days are organized on the Waterplein in De Cocksdorp. Here everyone can come and get acquainted with all kinds of binoculars and telescopes. You can try them out yourself during one of the free birding excursions or from the Waterplein overlooking the nature reserve De Roggesloot. Also for cleaning your own binoculars or telecopes you can come here. For more information on the program and times of the free birding excursion, check out: www.vogelinformatiecentrum.nl/optiek-experience-op-texel/
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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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