Field Notes

Stories from
inside the forest.

Wildlife guides, expedition accounts, and practical travel knowledge — written by the naturalists who actually live and work in this forest.

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Field notes are in preparation.

Our guides spend most of their time in the field, not at a desk. The blog is coming — written from first-hand observation, not from research papers. Topics will cover wildlife identification, seasonality guides, what to expect on each type of expedition, and occasional accounts of specific days in the forest that are worth recording.

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What's coming

Topics we'll be covering

Pink river dolphin in the Amazon Wildlife

The Pink River Dolphin: What You Actually Need to Know

Inia geoffrensis is not a tourist attraction — it's a keystone species with an extraordinary biology. A field guide to their behaviour, habitat, and what responsible observation looks like.

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Toucan in the Amazon canopy Birdwatching

Best Time of Year to See Birds on the Rio Negro

Seasonality shapes everything in the Amazon. A guide to which months favour birdwatching, why water levels determine access, and which species are resident versus migratory.

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Canoe through flooded forest at dusk Field Notes

Six Hours in an Igapó: A Field Account

Igapó — seasonally flooded black-water forest — is one of the most biodiverse and least-visited ecosystems in the Amazon basin. What we saw on one canoe trip, recorded in detail.

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Amazon forest canopy from above Seasonality

Amazon High Season vs. Low Season: An Honest Guide

Most articles describe the dry season as "best" and the wet season as "worse." The reality is more interesting. A practical breakdown of what each season offers for different types of travellers.

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Trekking through primary Amazon rainforest Travel Guide

First Time in Manaus: What to Do Before Your Tour Starts

The city itself is underrated. A field guide to Manaus written for travellers who are about to go deep into the Amazon — and want to understand where they're departing from.

Coming soon

Night monkey in the Amazon forest at dusk Night Wildlife

The Amazon After Dark: A Night Walk Taxonomy

More species are active at night in the Amazon than during the day. A guide to what you can expect to encounter on a night walk or night caiman search — and how to read the forest in the dark.

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