Ohio & Michigan - Migration at the Great Lakes

Tour Code: USA25

An exciting 11-day birdwatching holiday to the southern edge of the Great Lakes to experience the mind-blowing display of the warbler migration, as well as exceptional birding in Michigan!

We hope to run this tour in the future, but have not yet finalised dates and prices. To be added to a waiting list and be informed when details are confirmed, please click on the register interest button, or phone 01962 733051.
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

This exhilarating 11-day holiday to Ohio and Michigan to witness the astonishing migration of the brightly coloured American wood warblers, as well as countless other species, will rank as one of the best bird migration experiences! Situated within the Great Lakes, the shores here are the perfect resting areas for many incredible birds which have travelled thousands of miles from Central and South America to breed further north in Canada. Such highlights will include the Blackburnian and Magnolia Warblers, which are just two of perhaps 25 species of warbler that should be seen feeding only metres away as we watch in awe. Birding in these two states is relaxed as birds are abundant, and as we explore a variety of habitats, we expect to find a plethora of thrushes, woodpeckers, finches, sparrows, chats, jays, terns and gulls. 

We will then head north into Michigan to hopefully find the very rare Kirtland's Warbler, and then visit a small park to watch the incredible Evening Grosbeaks at some feeders. The shores of Lake Michigan are also the breeding site for the endangered Piping Plover, and we will seek to view this enchanting wading bird.

This 2-centre holiday will be based in well located and comfortable hotels. The pace will be gentle and the birdwatching will be enjoyable, while photographic opportunities will be superb!

  • Observing one of the most famed bird migration spectacles on the planet
  • Upwards of 25 species of American wood warbler
  • A wonderful variety of flycatchers, woodpeckers, thrushes, sparrows, terns and gulls
  • The critically-endangered Kirtland's Warbler and Piping Plover in Michigan
  • Easy birding along boardwalks and pathways
  • Comfortable accommodation relatively close to the best birdwatching areas
  • Led by expert birdwatcher, Andy Smith
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Detroit; transfer Lake Erie
Day 2/5
Migration sites around Lake Erie
Day 6
Drive to Michigan
Day 7/9
Huron National Forest & Lake Michigan
Day 10
Morning birding; transfer Detroit & fly London
Day 11
Arrive London
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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

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  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

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