Birds on Texel
Admire birds in their natural habitat
Spoonbills, sandwich terns, birds of prey, waders, owls, cuckoos, nightingales, wheatears … Many birds love spending – a short or longer period of – time on Texel. With its varied landscape, North Sea coast and Waddenzee coast, Texel offers many breeding opportunities and food to a lot of bird species. The island is also hugely important to many migratory birds. So, opportunities galore to admire these stunning, unique birds in their natural habitat.
We protect Texel
De Krim Texel works very closely together with nature conservation organisations Vogelbescherming and Waddenvereniging. Care for our environment: that’s ‘More Texel’.
This page with information about birds on Texel has been created in collaboration with the Dutch society for the protection of birds Vogelbescherming.
The best Texeltips
Wadden Bird Festival
Birds are everywhere on Texel: there are many different species, often rare ones. Discover Texel’s wealth of birds at the Wadden Bird Festival. Texel has 380 different species of birds...
... so it has more birds than anywhere else in the Netherlands. The nutrient-rich mudflats are great stopovers for migrating birds. The event offers visitors lots to do.
Location: Kikkertstraat 42-44, De Cocksdorp
De Slufter
De Slufter is a stunning and special nature reserve with an open connection to the north sea. De Slufter is a perfect environment to take long walks in and enjoy the landscape that the changing tides have created. If...
... there is a strong storm, the area is sometimes even entirely flooded. Many birds can be observed in De Slufter, as they like the special and quiet environment to build their nests here.
Location: De Cocksdorp, De Koog
Dutch Birding
Birdwatchers from all over the Netherlands meet up on Texel for the Dutch Birding Weekend. Everyone’s welcome to join the hunt for rare species. The aim of the weekend is...
...to spot as many interesting birds as possible. The day-time excursions are followed by evening lectures on birds at the Eierlandse Huis in De Cocksdorp.
Location: Kikkertstraat 42-44, De Cocksdorp
De Geul
De Geul is a long valley between two rows of dunes, with a small lake and an observation tower facing Mokbaai to guarantee wonderful views. Many rare...
... birds have made De Geul their home. In fact, it’s the site of the world’s largest colony of spoonbills, who share it with a large colony of gulls. The rangers here regularly organise excursions.
Location: Mokweg 18, Den Hoorn
Calidris
Bird expert Klaas de Jong shows you a large variety of birds in the loveliest parts of Texel’s countryside. Calidris is specialised in customised bird-watching excursions. These safaris are suitable for...
... people who love birds and prefer small groups. Choose between a half-day and a whole day safari, a weekend and midweek. You will be collected from your holiday address.
Location: Texel
De Bollekamer
Few places in the National Park Duinen van Texel are as varied as the dunes of De Bollekamer. Go for a stroll in the dune valley. In the eastern part of De Bollekamer...
...the dunes are more whimsical. The rows of dunes create lovely views. The area is full of lovely walks. Perhaps you’ll see the Scottish highland cattle.
Location: Rommelpot, Den Hoorn
De Mokbaai
De Mokbaai is a miniature version of the Wadden Sea, with salt marshes, mud flats, a channel and a mussel bed. De Mokbaai’s salt marsh is an important refuge for wading birds at high tide. Much of the bay...
.. is dry at low tide. The salt marshes run along its edges and there are two bird reserves in the north: De Petten and ’t Stoar, making De Mokbaai an ideal spot for birdwatching.
Location: Mokweg, Den Hoorn
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All prices 2019 include VAT, reservation fee and excluding toerist tax of € 1.85 per person per night, with a maximum of 7 nights. Prices for all holiday homes and furnished tents with bathroom include final cleaning. The following applies additionally to the holiday homes and all furnished tents: including bedlinen for the 1st person, excluding mandatory bedlinen from the 2nd person and on at € 8.95 per person. Prices subject to change.
All prices 2020 include VAT, reservation fee and excluding toerist tax of € 2.25 per person per night (price subject to change). Prices for all holiday homes and furnished tents with bathroom include final cleaning. The following applies additionally to the holiday homes and all furnished tents: including bedlinen for the 1st person, excluding mandatory bedlinen from the 2nd person and on at € 9.10 per person. Prices subject to change.
For group bookings, please contact the Booking office.
All prices 2019 include VAT, reservation fee and excluding toerist tax of € 1.85 per person per night, with a maximum of 7 nights. Prices for all holiday homes and furnished tents with bathroom include final cleaning. The following applies additionally to the holiday homes and all furnished tents: including bedlinen for the 1st person, excluding mandatory bedlinen from the 2nd person and on at € 8.95 per person. Prices subject to change.
All prices 2020 include VAT, reservation fee and excluding toerist tax of € 2.25 per person per night (price subject to change). Prices for all holiday homes and furnished tents with bathroom include final cleaning. The following applies additionally to the holiday homes and all furnished tents: including bedlinen for the 1st person, excluding mandatory bedlinen from the 2nd person and on at € 9.10 per person. Prices subject to change.
For group bookings, please contact the Booking office.
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