Generally the morning cruise is the best chance to see the most amount of bird species, but it can also be a good time in the cooler months to see crocodiles and snakes (as well as other reptiles), especially if the tide is low and the sun is out.

Often an early morning fog creates a magical atmosphere as we drift through the ancient rainforest and freshwater mangrove sections of the river.

Species often found include the Great- Billed Heron (Ardea sumatrana), Black Bittern (Lxobrychus minutes) when in season, Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus), Papuan Frogmouth (Podargus Papuensis), Double-Eyed Fig Parrot (Psittaculirostris Diophthalma), Wompoo Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus magnificus), Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra cyanoleuca), Large-billed Gerygone (Gerygone magnirostris), Yellow bellied Sunbird – (Olive backed) (Nectrinia jugularis), just to name a few…as there are too many to mention.