Aidan Rominger - Southern Indiana Breeding Warblers Tour

🌳 Southern Indiana Breeding Warblers Tour

📍 Bloomington Area | ☀️ Summer | ⏱ Half/Full Day | 👥 Max 10 Participants

Overview:

Southern Indiana’s mature hardwood forests host some of the Midwest’s most sought-after breeding warblers. This guided tour explores prime habitat in Yellowwood State Forest and the T.C. Steele State Historic Site, two locations known for supporting healthy populations of several range-restricted breeding species. By visiting during the peak of the nesting season, participants will experience active territories, singing males, and an immersive look at Indiana’s forest bird communities.

Target Species:

Cerulean Warbler
Worm-eating Warbler
Blue-winged Warbler
Kentucky Warbler
Louisiana Waterthrush
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Acadian Flycatcher
Scarlet Tanager
Summer Tanager
Additional forest breeding birds

What to Expect:

Pace & Difficulty: Moderate hiking on forest trails and hills
Photography: Limited but rewarding opportunities in forest light
Habitats: Mature hardwood forests, shaded ravines, clear streams
Walking/Driving Balance: Combination of short drives and guided forest hikes

Who This Tour Is For:

Intermediate to advanced birders
Birders targeting southern Indiana specialties
Naturalists interested in breeding ecology

Logistics:

Meeting location shared after booking
Bring binoculars, water, and sturdy hiking shoes
Early morning departures recommended

Booking:

This tour is offered as a 1/2 day (3 hour) tour or 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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