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American Woodcock Population Trend in Kentucky

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American Woodcock in Kentucky has declined: down 49% on the route-weighted index since 1979.

-49%Since 1979TrendPercent 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 →
13Routes 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 Woodcock Trends in KentuckyNotable 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 Woodcock in Kentucky. See the full index history below.

American Woodcock Survey Routes in Kentucky

Routes recording American Woodcock in Kentucky.
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 →
Drakesboro319831973
Cumberlnd Gp120022002
Lovelacevile119931993
Boxville119821982
Canton119911991
Keysburg119771977
Dixie119731973
Apex120082008
Buena Vista119871987
Pleasurevill119891988
Bardwell119901982
East Union119841984
Gatewood119951995

American Woodcock Population Trend in Other States

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