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Dorpzicht Observation Point

Island of Texel  >  Netherlands

A comfortable observation wall at a crossroads just south-east of Cocksdorp. Lots of species from a short distance.

Added* by Krzysztof
Most recent update 5 maj 2023

Description

This observation site is adjacent to the Dorpzicht route (see separate entry on Birdingplaces). Many birds feed and rest in the immediate vicinity of the observation wall. Others are located at a certain distance, some even at a considerable distance - hence the telescope may be useful. However, the lack of spotting scope in this place will not detract from very satisfying observations.

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Nederlands: Een mooi vogelkijkscherm op een kruispunt net ten zuidoosten van Cocksdorp. Veel soorten op korte afstand want veel vogels eten en rusten in de directe omgeving van het scherm. Sommige vogels zitten verder weg, dus een telescoop kan nuttig zijn. Deze plek grenst aan gebied Dorpzicht (zie aparte beschrijving van dit gebied op Birdingplaces).

Details

Access

The easiest way to get there is by bike or car. Four cars can fit in the car park. Click on the P marked on the map for directions. Observation windows placed in the wall are at different heights, which also allows observation of people in wheelchairs. Some observers go about 50 meters beyond the embankment surrounding the observation site and watch the birds from the side of the road. I'm not sure if it makes more sense, sometimes it probably gives a chance for that one and the most important photo, but it makes it 100% difficult for others to observe and scares away birds.

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Nederlands: Bereikbaar te voet, per fiets of auto. Er passen vier auto's op de parkeerplaats. Klik op de P in de kaart voor een routebeschrijving. De kijkvensters in de vogelkijkwand bevinden zich op verschillende hoogtes, waardoor ook mensen in een rolstoel vogels kunnen kijken. Sommige fotografen gaan zo'n 50 meter voorbij het scherm en bekijken de vogels vanaf de kant van de weg. Ik weet niet zeker of het logischer is, soms kun je dan misschien een mooiere foto maken, maar het maakt het voor anderen moeilijker om te vogels goed te observeren omdat vogels verstoord worden.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , Grassland , Lake , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , No shadow

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Wheelchair , Car , Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Comments & Tips

Local guide

Discover the birds of Texel with Klaas de Jong

Island of Texel  >  Netherlands

Texel is one of the best bird watching destinations in the Netherlands. Bird watchers from all over Europe come to this Wadden Sea island to watch birds. Rare birds and vagrants are often seen on Texel and interesting birds can be observed all year round.  Klaas de Jong - one of the most reputed bird guides in the Netherlands - lives on Texel and knows the island as no other. Klaas offers full day or half day birding tours. Klaas shows you countless bird species and always searches for the most recent rarities on the island.

Handy pick-up-service

One of the great services Klaas provides, is the pick-up-service. His minibus can pick you up at your hotel or at the ferry port. A very convenient service if you only have a day to explore the island. Directly from the ferry you you can start off and from there Klaas takes you to the best birding areas of the island.

For more information about Klaas' bird tours, times and prices visit his website.

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