Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May 2025 The entire weekend is dedicated to bird watching for charity (in 2024, for example, these were beach breeding birds). There are numerous activities including a Birdfair (market for bird watchers), the Texel Big Day and many bird excursions. all this to draw attention and raise money for the beach breeding birds. From novice bird watcher to expert, from young to old; every nature lover and explorer is welcome! More information about the program at: www.waddenvogelfestival.nl
De Cocksdorp
Events, Nature, and Birds
all ages
Various locations on Texel. The Bird Information Center, Kikkertstraat 42, De Cocksdorp is the central point where you can get all information about the program.
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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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