The Parc National du Banc D'Arguin is a must-see for any bird watcher. It is an important stopover and breeding ground for multitudes of birds migrating between Europe and Southern Africa. The park extends 200km (124mi) north from Cape Timiris. Most birds are found on sand islands in the shallow ocean.

The feathered residents include broad-billed sandpipers, over two million of which have been recorded here in the winter. Other species include pink flamingos, white pelicans, grey pelicans, royal terns, gull-billed terns, black terns, white-breasted cormorants, spoonbills and several species of herons, egrets and waders.

The best viewing time is December and January, which is also the mating season. The best way to see them is by traditional fishing boat, called a lanche - a recommended, ecofriendly excursion.