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Guild · New York · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Shorebirds In New York

All statesNew York

4 species in this guild. As a group they are -31% since 1968.

Guild Signals

No notable trend signals for shorebirds in New York. See the full index history below.

Forecast

If the recent trend holds, Shorebirds in New York is projected to fall about 29% by 2029 — from 1.0 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.74 (95% range 0.24–1.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±20.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-29%Change by 2029
0.74Projected 2029 index
0.24–1.295% range
±20.5%Backtest error
19662029
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected index95% low95% high
20250.810.311.3
20260.790.291.3
20270.780.271.3
20280.760.261.3
20290.740.241.2

Member Species In New York

Shorebirds species in New York.
Spotted SandpiperScolopacidae-92%
American WoodcockScolopacidae-46%
KilldeerCharadriidae-35%
Wilson's SnipeScolopacidae+154%

Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.