Birdwatching Experience Report in the Amazon
In November 2025, we welcomed birdwatchers Ashish Kothari and Shrishtee Bajpai, who came to Brazil to participate in the Cúpula dos Povos, a parallel event to COP30 in Belém. Taking advantage of the opportunity, they were enchanted by the biodiversity of the largest tropical rainforest on the planet: the Amazon. It was five intense days of birdwatching, narrated in a beautiful text written by Ashish, in which he describes his personal experience and the most remarkable moments.
If you are passionate about birds and wish to discover Amazonian biodiversity in depth, I recommend reading this real and inspiring account from someone who lived this experience with us.
Biodiversity in focus
Our journey began in Santa Bárbara do Pará, a town located about 50 km from Belém. It was there that we welcomed Ashish and Shrishtee, and from the very first meeting, we realized it would be a special experience.
Ao longo dos dias, mais de 50 espécies foram registradas, incluindo o beija-flor rabo-branco-rubro, o tucano-de-bico-preto, o raro topetinho-do-brasil-central, a emblemática araponga e o vibrante guará.
Ashish’s Experience
In the published text, Ashish highlighted the personal impact of the trip: waking up to the sound of birds, walking through the forest guided by Danielson’s attentive listening, and feeling the thrill of spotting rare species such as Dot-eared Coquette or the Scarlet Ibis.
He described the sensation of being in a backyard that transforms into a stage for dozens of birds, and how each meal prepared by our family reinforced the bond with local culture.
Beyond the birds
Pará Birding Tour is not limited to birdwatching. During their stay, we took Ashish and Shrishtee to visit community initiatives such as Quilombo Menino Jesus, which protects the forest and promotes the sustainable use of resources like Brazil nuts.
This combination of nature tourism with cultural and social experiences was one of the highlights reported by Ashish, reinforcing the importance of experiences that connect visitors to Amazonian reality.
Culture and hospitality
Beyond the birds, our visitors experienced typical cuisine, with fruits such as açaí and cupuaçu, and the warm hospitality offered. For us, it is a union of science, culture, and sustainability.
The simple and welcoming accommodation was also part of this immersion, showing that sustainable tourism is, above all, about creating human connections.
Why this experience matters
The experience of Ashish and Shrishtee shows that birdwatching tourism can be much more than a leisure activity. It is a form of environmental education, of valuing local communities, and of encouraging the conservation of the Amazon.
Birdwatching goes beyond observing birds. It is about listening to the forest, understanding its history, and recognizing the role of local communities in preservation. The Amazon is not just a tourist destination; it is a living reminder of the urgency to protect what still endures.
👉 Quer saber mais sobre essa jornada e conhecer os detalhes dessa experiência? Leia a matéria completa publicada no Outlook Traveller: Of Hummingbirds And Toucans: Five Days Of Birding Bliss In The Amazon.
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