Vogelhut Westerkolk - Observation point

Vogelhut Westerkolk is a small wooden bird hide by the Westerkolk pond in the Waalenburg polder near De Waal on Texel. From the hide you look out over water and meadows.

What can you expect at Vogelhut Westerkolk?

• Birds: You can spot golden plovers, avocets and skylarks here, and regularly a kingfisher or kestrel.
• Nature: Waalenburg is one of the oldest bird reserves in the Netherlands. Meadow birds such as black-tailed godwit and ruff breed here, spoonbills come to feed and many waterbirds spend the winter.

Practical information

• Visit: The hide is open free of charge all year, from sunrise to sunset. It is managed by Natuurmonumenten.
• Tip: Bring binoculars; inside the hide you are sheltered and less likely to disturb the birds.
• Surroundings: On the edge of the polder is Natuurcentrum De Marel, and in De Waal you will find the Waelstee museum.

Vogelhut Westerkolk is a peaceful place to watch the birds of the Texel polders up close.

Furthermore Vogelhut Westerkolk is near the following sights: Viewpoint De Hertenkamp (±1,1 km), Birdwatching Screen De Nol (±1,3 km), Viewpoint Waalenburg (±1,3 km), Waalenburg (±1,3 km) & Natuurcentrum De Marel (±1,6 km).

For information

Zaandammerdijk, De Waal, Texel