Friday 11 to Monday 14 October 2024 Come to the Dutch Birding Weekend Texel! The organization is in the hands of the Vogelinformatiecentrum Texel and the Dutch Birding Association. The whole weekend is dedicated to bird watching with many excursions. There is also a big Swarovski binocular show where you can try all the new models. You can also visit for service. During the evenings there are several lectures and on Saturday there is again a joint stew buffet. There is also a nice prize for whoever discovers the rarest bird species. Everyone can participate this weekend. Read more about the entire program here on the website of the Vogelinformatiecentrum Texel. Photos: Marc Plomp (Vogelinformatiecentrum Texel).
De Cocksdorp
Events, Nature, and Birds
all ages
Kikkertstraat 42-44, 1795 AE De Cocksdorp.
Age: from seven years onwards
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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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