Species · New York · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
American Woodcock Population Trend in New York
American Woodcock in New York has declined: down 46% on the route-weighted index since 1969.
-46%Since 1969
61Routes In State
50Years
Notable American Woodcock Trends in New York
No notable trend signals for American Woodcock in New York. See the full index history below.
American Woodcock Population Forecast in New York
If the recent trend holds, American Woodcock in New York is projected to stay roughly flat through 2027, near 0.01 (95% range 0.00–0.09). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±82.8%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
n/aChange by 2027
0.01Projected 2027 index
0.00–0.0995% range
±82.8%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2024 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2025 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2026 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| 2027 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
American Woodcock Survey Routes in New York
| Rhinebeck | 4 | 1970 | 1970 |
| Hopkinton | 4 | 2018 | 2015 |
| Nashville | 3 | 1986 | 1967 |
| Romulus | 2 | 1974 | 1974 |
| Newcomb | 2 | 1986 | 1981 |
| Wanakena | 2 | 2008 | 1983 |
| Milford | 2 | 1981 | 1981 |
| Manorville | 1 | 1969 | 1969 |
| Jones Beach | 1 | 1972 | 1972 |
| Bedford | 1 | 1977 | 1969 |
| Somers | 1 | 1977 | 1977 |
| Middletown | 1 | 1975 | 1975 |
| Rifton | 1 | 1972 | 1972 |
| Petersburg | 1 | 2010 | 1978 |
| Durham | 1 | 1973 | 1973 |
| Meridale | 1 | 1993 | 1991 |
| Duanesburg | 1 | 1998 | 1998 |
| S Berne | 1 | 1976 | 1976 |
| Laurens | 1 | 1998 | 1969 |
| Whitney Pt | 1 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Mcdonough | 1 | 2001 | 1967 |
| Oxford | 1 | 1970 | 1970 |
| Horseshoe L. | 1 | 1994 | 1994 |
| Swain | 1 | 1984 | 1969 |
| Orleans | 1 | 1968 | 1968 |
American Woodcock Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.