Country: Brazil

Maroon-bellied Parakeet

Blue-and-white Swallow

Trilha Dos Tucanos Day 3 PM

With several sessions already behind us, the afternoon's schedule remains intentionally flexible. We can revisit productive feeders, spend more time in the forest, or return to locations where changing light offers new photographic possibilities. The goal is no longer simply finding birds, but improving compositions, capturing behaviour, and filling any remaining gaps in our portfolios.

Trilha Dos Tucanos Day 3 AM

Our final morning is dedicated to making the most of Trilha dos Tucanos, dividing our time between the feeders and the surrounding forest according to the light and recent bird activity. This flexible approach gives us another opportunity to photograph some of the Atlantic Forest’s most sought-after species before departing for our next destination.

Trilha Dos Tucanos Day 2 AM

We begin the day at the lodge’s feeders, when the soft morning light and increased bird activity often create ideal conditions for photography. The diversity is remarkable, with colourful tanagers, woodpeckers, euphonias, and toucans regularly making appearances throughout the morning.

Trilha Dos Tucanos Arrival Day PM 1

After our transfer and check-in, we settle into Trilha dos Tucanos and spend the afternoon at its renowned bird feeders.The reserve has become one of Brazil's best-known bird photography destinations thanks to its carefully designed feeding stations. Fruit, nectar, and natural perches attract a remarkable diversity of Atlantic Forest birds, allowing prolonged views and exceptional photographic opportunities in beautiful forest settings. Depending on the day’s activity, we may encounter Yellow-fronted Woodpeckers, tanagers, toucans, aracaris, and many other forest birds.

Pequi Lodge Day 2 PM

Our final afternoon at Pequi Lodge is dedicated to exploring the surrounding landscapes once more. We continue searching for Giant Anteaters, Greater Rheas, and other wildlife that make this transition zone between the Pantanal and the Cerrado so distinctive, adapting our route to the conditions and recent sightings as we enjoy one last session in this remarkable setting.

Pequi Lodge Day 2 AM

The early hours are ideal for another session around the lodge’s feeders and nearby woodland, where Hyacinth Macaws, Plush-crested Jays, parrots, woodpeckers, and a variety of other species are often active. We take advantage of the changing light while exploring the area at a relaxed pace.

Afternoon & Evening at SouthWild Pantanal Lodge

The afternoon is dedicated to photographing wildlife around the lodge and making the most of the changing light as activity picks up again. After dinner, we settle in at the lodge’s observation area for one of the Pantanal’s most anticipated photographic opportunities: the elusive Ocelot, which regularly visits a carefully managed feeding site. While wildlife is always unpredictable, this is one of the most reliable places to observe and photograph this remarkable feline.