Kijkpost Renvogelveld - Observation point

Kijkpost Renvogelveld is a birdwatching point near the lighthouse in the north of Texel. It looks out over two shallow creeks with gentle banks, a favourite spot for birders.

What can you expect at Kijkpost Renvogelveld?

• Nature: The Renvogelveld used to be grassland. Two silted ditches were reshaped into creeks. It is named after a cream-coloured courser seen here in October 1986.
• Birds: Look out for little grebe, cuckoo, goshawk, sedge warbler and lesser whitethroat. It is at its best during autumn migration and in spring, and rarities turn up regularly.
• Viewpoint: The 2013 viewpoint was refurbished in 2024 with new posts, planks and seating. The path to the viewing screen on the north side is open again.

Practical information

• Visit: The viewpoint is free and always open. A telescope comes in handy.
• Accessibility: The lookouts are wheelchair accessible, the dune path is not. An unpaved loop of about 2.5 kilometres runs through the area.
• Surroundings: Nearby are the lighthouse and the Vogelinformatiecentrum Texel, and the Eijerlandse Duinen begin here.

Bring binoculars and enjoy the birds at the island's northern tip from Kijkpost Renvogelveld.

Furthermore Kijkpost Renvogelveld is near the following sights: Viewing Screen Renvogelveld (±125 m), Renvogelveld (±150 m), Lighthouse Eierland on Texel (±350 m), Lookout point De Robbenjager (±550 m) & Viewpoint Texel North (±950 m).

For information

Vuurtorenweg, De Cocksdorp, Texel