Keep the flashlight near by. A light in the face will send most marauders scurrying. A gaggle of geese can keep you up all night if you don't chase them away. . Cantaloupe cools in the wet sand at the river's edge for morning. Now this is enjoying the outdoors. .
Morning often brings fog to the area which usually lifts by mid morning.
The eager types are on the river before the fog rises. I would rather stay in my sleeping bag. The dew is usually heavy early in the morning so expect everything to be wet till the sun warms the area. The days can be very hot and you need to watch out for sunburn. Use 15 block, lip sunscreen and wear a hat. .