Sunday May 12, 2024 The excursion is a walking excursion. During the bird art workshop by Nicolas van Overmeeren called 'You have to look and look' you will look for birds in a different way. Nicolas takes you to a beautiful bird area, where he teaches you how to draw birds properly during the excursion. Simply drawing as if working with watercolor is possible with Nicolas. Nicolas van Overmeeren is a well-known Belgian artist and birdwatcher. He combines both hobbies and creates beautiful bird art. The proceeds from this excursion will benefit the bird charity of the Wadden Bird Festival 2023; the protection of the Oystercatcher and Sandwich Tern. This art excursion is suitable for young and old.
De Cocksdorp
Workshops, Nature, and Birds
all ages
Bird Information Center, Kikkertstraat 42, 1795AE De Cocksdorp The guide Nicolas may ask you to drive to the location where the walk starts, but this will be discussed on site.
You bring your own materials on this excursion. Your own sketchbook, pencil and chair are required, but watercolor paint and brushes are also welcome. If you have your own binoculars, it is useful to take them with you.
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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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