Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary protects the lagoon and wetland system around the village. It is one of Belize's most accessible birding areas, especially in the dry season when water levels drop and birds concentrate around the remaining pools.
The star is the jabiru, the largest flying bird in the Americas, but the appeal is broader than a single species. Herons, egrets, kingfishers, raptors, and waterbirds are often visible with very little effort, which makes the sanctuary rewarding even for travellers who do not normally plan trips around binoculars.