Aidan Rominger - Lake Michigan Shorebird Tour

🌊 Lake Michigan Late Summer Shorebird Tour

📍 Indiana Dunes Lakefront | ☀️ Late Summer | ⏱ Full-Day | 👥 Max 15 participants

Overview:

Late summer brings a wave of migrating shorebirds to the Lake Michigan shoreline, where sandy beaches, mudflats, and lake edges attract both expected species and exciting rarities. This tour focuses on the productive lakefront habitats of the Indiana Dunes region, scanning flocks for standout species while enjoying one of the most dynamic birding locations in the Midwest.

Target Species:

American Avocet
Eastern Willet
Marbled Godwit
Sanderling
Semipalmated Plover
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Baird’s Sandpiper (early but possible)
Other migrating shorebirds and gulls

What to Expect:

Pace & Difficulty: Easy walking along beaches and shoreline paths
Photography: Excellent opportunities with open shoreline views
Habitats: Sandy beaches, mudflats, lakefront dunes
Walking/Driving Balance: Light walking with occasional driving between locations

Who This Tour Is For:

Beginner to advanced birders
Shorebird enthusiasts
Wildlife photographers

Logistics:

Meeting location shared after booking
Bring binoculars, spotting scope recommended
Sun protection and comfortable walking shoes advised

Booking:

This tour is offered as a full day ( 6 hour) tour and is open for public or private individuals/groups
Contact us using the form below for specific tour pricing

All guests must sign a liability waiver before attending a tour. The waiver will be sent out electronically during the scheduling of your tour and must be signed by all participants before your tour to confirm/secure your booking.

Birding Tour Terms and Conditions

1. Reservations and Payment – Reservations may require advance registration and payment. Space may be limited to maintain safety and a quality experience.

2. Participant Requirements – Participants must be physically able to walk on natural terrain that may include uneven ground, mud, rocks, roots, or slopes.

3. Wildlife Viewing – Bird sightings and wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed. Participants must follow the guide’s instructions regarding wildlife observation.

4. Weather Conditions – Tours occur outdoors and may proceed in light rain. Aidan’s Adventures may modify, shorten, postpone, or cancel tours for safety reasons.

5. Transportation Policy – Transportation may occasionally be offered to or between birding locations at the discretion of Aidan’s Adventures. Space in guide vehicles may be limited. Participants who expect or request transportation must notify Aidan’s Adventures in advance, and transportation cannot be guaranteed.

Participants who accept transportation agree to follow all vehicle safety instructions, including wearing seatbelts and remaining seated while the vehicle is in motion. Whenever possible, participants are encouraged to travel in their own vehicles and follow the guide between birding locations.

6. Participant Conduct – Participants must follow the guide’s instructions. Unsafe or disruptive participants may be removed without refund.

7. Equipment – Participants are responsible for their own binoculars, cameras, and other gear.

8. Cancellations – Refunds or rescheduling may be offered depending on timing and circumstances. Refund Policy is as follows: Payment is due in full at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. Cancellations made 5 or more days before your scheduled tour date are eligible for a full refund of the total amount paid. If you cancel 4 to 3 days before your tour, you will receive a 50% refund of the total amount paid. Cancellations made 2 days or less before the tour, as well as no-shows on the day of the tour, are not eligible for any refund.

9. Waiver Requirement – Participation requires completion of the Aidan’s Adventures waiver and assumption of risk agreement.

10. Governing Law – These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Indiana.

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