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American Goshawk Population Trend in Michigan

All statesGeneralists

American Goshawk in Michigan has declined: down 44% on the route-weighted index since 1985.

-44%Since 1985TrendPercent 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 →
12Routes 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 →
15YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

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

No notable trend signals for American Goshawk in Michigan. See the full index history below.

American Goshawk Survey Routes in Michigan

Routes recording American Goshawk in Michigan.
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 →
Marenisco119851985
Bootjack120012001
Ned Lake120212016
Maple Grove119961968
Wilson120012001
Cunard119931993
Shingleton119901985
Red Oak120222022
Bear Lake120231993
Scottville119881969
Frederic 2120062006
Skegemog Pt120132013

American Goshawk Population Trend in Other States

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