When in Amsterdam

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For more flighty attractions, head to The Poelboerderij (The Poel Farm) in the town of Wormer.

This is the visitor centre of a natural area called Wormer and Jisperfields, a typical Dutch countryside of moors and meadows.

Take a boat ride through this peaceful area of wetlands, which is an important breeding site for the endangered black tailed godwit and other wading animals.

•Delta Safari offer nature tours sailing excursions and day trips in the area. For more information visit http://www.deltasafari.nl/