In the Crooked Tree nature reserve among birds and crocodiles

Lagoons, marshes and swamps make up the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, a must-visit destination for nature lovers because it is home to crocodiles, iguanas, turtles, the curious red cockatoo, a carnivorous mammal belonging to the Procyonidae family, and the equally extraordinary jabiru mycteria stork, which boasts an incredible wingspan of 3.6 metres in diameter, making it the largest bird in Central and South America. Between December and February, during the dry season, birdwatching here is really satisfying because you have the chance to see dozens of species up close, such as snowy egrets and snail kites, ospreys and black-collared hawks. Many species of ducks live here, such as the moult and the black-bellied wigeon, as well as numerous types of kingfishers. Canoe or bicycle rides can be made in this nature sanctuary, encountering many of the three hundred species of birds, many migratory, that fly overhead. At Crooked Tree Village, where the Crearla community settled around 1750, you can sample the local food and choose a guide for your favourite eco-hike.