Nowhere in North Holland is bird life as rich as on Balgzand. The land here is wide and beautiful. From a number of points on the sea dyke you have a beautiful view of the mudflats. A good point to look at is ’t Kuitje Information Centre on the Oostoeverweg in Den Helder. Note the tides, for with rising water the thousands of birds fly in large swirling clouds towards the dike to spend time there. The Balgzand is so loved by countless birds because it falls dry twice a day and then uncovers endless sand and mud flats, where a lot of shellfish, worms, shrimps and snails can be found. In the spring, numerous birds, including tangs, terns and seagulls, nest here on the salt marshes formed against the dyke. Even spoonbills have successfully raised youngsters here. In July large groups of mountain ducks come together to moult, a remarkable spectacle. Every month you can go on a bird excursion.
Balgzand
Nearby locations
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De Helderse Vallei
Green and inspiring: discover nature, animals, and sustainability in one visit
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Fortwachterswoning
Spend the night at Fort Kijkduin, within walking distance of the sea and beach
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’t Barretje
Brown café with live music, sports and atmosphere on Zuidstraat
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Dive club De Aquanauten
The Aquanauten diving club is a fun diving club for anyone who likes to practice his or her hobby in a sporty way. Underwater sports association the Aquanauten is the oldest association in Den Helder and also the diving association with the most members (more than 60) in Den Helder. In addition to diving, our diving club is also very sporty practicing underwater hockey.
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mini camping uitzicht
The Van Haaster family has a family business in flower bulbs. Their farm is located in the middle of the...
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Tante Nel
Settle down at the Willemsoord harbour for coffee, lunch or drinks in a quirky café full of character.
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Binnenstad Den Helder
Shopping, tasting and discovering in the heart of Den Helder
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Sikina Events & Organization
Creative organizational talent that can be used for various projects. I started my business 9 years ago. Organizing parties, events, artists' books (well-known and less well-known). An advantage is that I myself am a musician and feel what the client means, on the other hand I have the "feeling" with the artists. Creative thinking has become my trademark and together with a large team we do everything we can to achieve a great end result.
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Juttersloep
WELCOME ABOARD Step aboard one of our Juttersloep, be a Captain yourself and see Den Helder and its beautiful surroundings and sights from a different side, from the water!