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Alder Flycatcher Population Trend in Vermont

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Alder Flycatcher in Vermont has surged: up 242% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+242%Since 1968TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
25Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
58YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Alder Flycatcher Trends in VermontNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

long arc increasecomputed indexTrend sourceWhether the figure is our own computed route-weighted index or an official USGS modeled estimate. The current build labels every trend as computed.Full methodology →

Alder Flycatcher has surged in Vermont: up 242% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Alder Flycatcher Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Alder Flycatcher in Vermont is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 5.9 (95% range 4.1–7.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±13.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-1%Change by 2029TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
5.9Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
4.1–7.895% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±13.8%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Alder Flycatcher in Vermont is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 5.9 (95% range 4.1–7.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±13.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.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 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Alder Flycatcher Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Alder Flycatcher in Vermont.
Recent countThe raw number of individuals recorded on this route in its most recent survey year. A single-route tally, not a trend.Full methodology →
Stratton1320241973
Hardwick1320241968
Stowe1120241988
Landgrove1020241966
Middlesex1020241968
Newbury 21020232005
Greensboro820241967
Fletcher820242008
East Calais620241966
Gaysville520211988
W Rutland520241968
Northfld Fls520211980
Post Mills420241975
Shaftsbury420241973
East Haven420241966
Bristol420171998
Marlboro320241968
S Reading320241969
S Wallingfrd320221967
St Johnsbury320241970
Hinesburg319931982
North Pownal220241980
Waterville219801979
Newbury120041986
Colchester120241986

Alder Flycatcher Population Trend in Other States

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