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Species · New York · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Bald Eagle Population Trend in New York

All statesGeneralists

Bald Eagle in New York has surged: up 712% on the route-weighted index since 2001.

+712%Since 2001
39Routes In State
23Years

Notable Bald Eagle Trends in New York

long arc increasecomputed index

Bald Eagle has surged in New York: up 712% on the route-weighted index since 2001.

Bald Eagle Population Forecast in New York

If the recent trend holds, Bald Eagle in New York is projected to rise about 12% by 2029 — from 0.10 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.11 (95% range 0.06–0.16). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±41.6%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+12%Change by 2029
0.11Projected 2029 index
0.06–0.1695% range
±41.6%Backtest error
19932029
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected index95% low95% high
20250.090.040.15
20260.100.040.15
20270.100.050.15
20280.100.050.16
20290.110.060.16

Bald Eagle Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording Bald Eagle in New York.
Cobleskill320232023
Meridale220222018
Platte Cove220122012
Phillips Cr220152015
Downsville220191994
Oxford 2120052005
Highland120212007
Duanesburg120142014
Laurens120162016
Corbettsvile120192011
Oneonta120242013
Oriskany Fls120242024
Lisle120222022
Horseshoe L.120172017
Orleans120232023
Rushville120212021
Branchport120142014
Canadice L120232008
Mendon120242024
Gainesville120222022
Castile120242024
Cherry Hill120192019
Nashville120182018
Byron120222016
Churchville120222022

Bald Eagle Population Trend in Other States

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