When ...

The Flood ( Jan/Feb/Mar )
- Concentration of mammals in small not flooded areas of land (mound hills);
- Explosion of colors in the rich flora, specially aquatic plants;
- Ideal means of transport: boat and canoe;
- Fishing prohibited; caiman nests;
- Few mosquitoes;
- Fruits: guava, "seriguela";
- More difficult access - longer day;

Empyting ( Dry) ( Apr/May/Jun)
- Beginning of the concentration of birds and reptiles. Return of migratory birds such as the Spoonbill and Wood Storks from the Everglades (Florida/USA);
- Fresher climate, cooler nights;
- Means of transport: boat, horse and cart;
- Practically no mosquitoes after May;
- Production of milk and dairy products;
- Birth of young caimans.

Dry ( Jul/Aug/Sep )
- Huge concentration of birds and reptiles in the little water pools;
- Blossoming of yellow, lilac and pink " ipês"; production of bees honey;
- Excellent for fishing;
- Winter climate. Cold nights. Temperature changes abruptly;
- Means of transport: boat, horse and cart, on foot, and tractor;
- Easy access - short days;
- Poor visibility due to dust and smoke;
- August: 'cashew rain', the only exception;
- Wood Stork and Spoonbill (migratory birds) and Jabiru storks nests sites ;

Flooding ( Oct/Nov/Dec )
- Preparation of migratory birds for return;
- Beginning of flowering of all vegetation, scent of flowers and bees;
- Fruition of the majority of the vegetation (jatobá, seputá, cactus, cashew, mango);
- Large concentration of small birds;
- Means of transport: boat, horse, cart and on foot;
- Mating time for the majority of animals such as jaguars, hyacinth macaws, toucans, deer;
- Action of predators such as snakes, lizards, hawks, and jaguars;
- Towards the end of this period, presence of mosquitoes at nightfall
- Cloudy skies - pretty sunrises and sunsets;

... and How

Amazon
XINGU , ARIPUANÃ & ALTA FLORESTA,
Serra das Araras, Vila Bela & São José do Rio Claro

Pantanal
BARÃO DE MELGAÇO, CÁCERES & POCONÉ
Vila Bela & Jaciara

Scrubland
BARRA DO GARÇAS, ILHA DO BANANAL & CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES
Jaciara, Serra das Araras & São José do Rio Claro