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Species · Georgia · BBS 2026 Release · 1966–2025

Bald Eagle Population Trend in Georgia

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Bald Eagle in Georgia has risen sharply: up 54% on the route-weighted index since 1997.

+54%Since 1997TrendPercent 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 →
18Routes 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 →
13YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Bald Eagle Trends in GeorgiaNotable 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 Bald Eagle in Georgia. See the full index history below.

Bald Eagle Survey Routes in Georgia

Routes recording Bald Eagle in Georgia.
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 →
Tazewell320192019
Weber220252024
Jacksonboro120242024
Stockton120102010
Curry Hill120192019
Hawkinsville120242024
Forsyth120122012
Deepstep120232023
Pineora120182018
Big Oak120232023
Wadley120122006
Newton120252025
Dover119971997
Boston120252018
Owensboro120212021
Bethany120232019
Baldwin120112011
Siloam119931990

Bald Eagle Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.