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Private tour in Amsterdam Silvan L
Amsterdam Birdwatching Experience
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Welcome to Amsterdam! My name is Silvan. Tour guide, artist, birdwatcher, family man. My ancestors were people of West-Frisia (currently the Dutch province of North Holland), denizens of the shores of Zuyderzee, sailors and traders in the Hansa region (the North and Baltic Seas). So yes, I'm local, but also global, having lived in the USA for several years. With ToursByLocals I offer a range of tours, some focused on birds, some on culture and history. The ever-present threat of flooding has forced the Dutch to become trailblazers in the field of civil engineering. The Amsterdam city center with its canals, as well as the reclaimed land of Beemster lake, are distinguished as UNESCO world heritage. The tiny but densely populated country of the Netherlands (colloquially "Holland") is an intricate patchwork where people and nature co-exist. Book a tour with me and share in my love for this land. I look forward to meeting you! Professional Tour Guide since 2014 Professional Birder since 2009 Visual Artist In my tours I have no restrictions.
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Discover the surprising variety of birdlife in Amsterdam's main park
Overview of your Amsterdam tour
Come birding with me in Vondelpark, Amsterdam's "Central Park"! A surprising number of bird species can be found in the heart of the city. The White Stork is an eye catcher but seeing the Common Kingfisher requires a bit more luck. This tour is for novices as well as more seasoned birders who are looking for an introduction to European birds by an experienced local birder. I offer the use of spare binoculars for those who travel without. Vondelpark was created in the 19th century when a stretch of marshy farmland was transformed according to the flowing lines of the English landscape style. The park was named after the 17th century poet Joost van den Vondel whose statue takes up a prominent spot. The park also houses a modern bird sculpture by Picasso among other points of interest.
Your Amsterdam tour itinerary
- Start and end point is at the bandstand in the heart of Vondelpark. - We leisurely walk the meandering paths of the park. There is no fixed route. - The total distance covered will usually be around 1 kilometer.
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Type: Walking
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Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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