Saturday 10 May 2025 On the occasion of the Wadden Bird Festival, the Bird Information Centre organises this unique excursion. Accompanied by two enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, you will look for wheatears, among others, in the dunes on the northern tip of Texel. The centre will make good quality binoculars available if required. Time: from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost: adults €20, children up to 12 years €15. Registration for this excursion is necessary, via www.vogelexcursiestexel.nl or +31-222-316249.
De Cocksdorp
Nature, Field trips, and Birds
all ages
Vogelinformatiecentrum, Kikkertstraat 42, 1795 AE De Cocksdorp
Registration for this excursion is required, at www.vogelexcursiestexel.nl or +31-222-316249.
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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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