Excursion Courting Woodcock and Nightjar

From the parking lot at the Turfveld in De Dennen (crossroads Randweg-Westerslag) you can take a walk on the border of the dunes and the forests of De Dennen. An expert and enthusiastic guide will tell you more about the sounds from the dunes and forest. In the last light of the day, enjoy the spectacular courtship flights of the woodcock and the nightjar. A loaner binoculars can be provided free of charge if required. Registration for this excursion is required. Times: The tour starts at 9 pm and ends around 11 pm. The price for this excursion is € 25 per person. This amount will benefit the Texel Bird Island Foundation, which, among other things, realizes new bird viewing points on Texel.

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Start at the parking lot at the Turfveld in De Dennen (crossroads Randweg-Westerslag).



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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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