The Survey Party — Field Guide

Emma Expedition · Stamp of Approval

region:

filed:

S. America

JULY 2024

STATUS:

DAYS IN THE FIELD:

12

pantanal

Brazil · Pantanal Wetlands · Dry Season

Operator:

Birding Pantanal

Also vetted:

Rodolfo Paz

Field note:

The wildlife encounters here were mind-altering. Jaguars in the wild — active, goofy, completely unbothered by the boats — is a bucket list experience that actually delivers. And don't get me started on the birds. This is the place.

Habitat

Key species

Season

Best sighting

Pantanal Wetlands

Jaguars, capybaras, caymans, 400+ bird species

Apr–Sep · Dry season

Jaguar hunting cayman

Worth knowing

Go with licensed operators — they know the area and run ethical encounters. We stayed on a houseboat outside the park, which made for long days on the water and near-constant wildlife opportunities.

Jaguar Stepping into the Water

The Survey Party — Field Guide

stamp of approval

PANTANAL

BRAZIL · WETLANDS · DRY SEASON

REGION

FILED

DAYS IN THE FIELD

S. AMERICA

JULY 2024

12

FIELD NOTE

The wildlife encounters here were mind-altering. Jaguars in the wild — active, goofy, completely unbothered by the boats — is a bucket list experience that actually delivers. And don't get me started on the birds. This is the place.

WORTH KNOWING

Go with licensed operators — they know the area and run ethical encounters. We stayed on a houseboat outside the park, which made for long days on the water and near-constant wildlife opportunities.

OPERATOR

birding pantanal

ALSO VETTED

rodolfo paz