Located in the western part of the Suriname estuarine zone, the area extends to the Atlantic Ocean to a depth of 6m at low tide. A total of 122 species of birds have been recorded in the area. This includes 72 year-round residents and 50 species which occur as migrants from either North America or other parts of South America. Shorebirds and other waterbirds are particularly prominent. Shorebirds are the most common species from approximately mid-August to late April.
Several areas have simple facilities that can accommodate groups.
For those willing to accept rustic accommodations and a little adventure along the way, there are sure to be many rewards. During peak periods, more than 50 males have been reported at this display in what is, unquestionably, one of the great spectacles of the continent. South American speciality birds, while not endemic, are those that can only be found in three or less countries of South America. Information on endangered birds is derived from the IUCN Red List, Birdlife International , and supporting data bases developed by Ian Patton, of Merlin Species Watcher . The endemic, endangered and speciality birds may be uncommon, extremely rare vagrants, may be extirpated in the country now or may only be present in migration.