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Bald Eagle Population Trend in Ohio

All statesGeneralists

Bald Eagle in Ohio has surged: up 734% on the route-weighted index since 1996.

+734%Since 1996
29Routes In State
27Years

Notable Bald Eagle Trends in Ohio

long arc increasecomputed index

Bald Eagle has surged in Ohio: up 734% on the route-weighted index since 1996.

Bald Eagle Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, Bald Eagle in Ohio is projected to fall about 41% by 2029 — from 0.32 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.19 (95% range 0.07–0.30). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±52.3%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-41%Change by 2029
0.19Projected 2029 index
0.07–0.3095% range
±52.3%Backtest error
19712029
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
20250.170.060.28
20260.170.060.29
20270.180.070.29
20280.180.070.30
20290.190.070.30

Bald Eagle Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording Bald Eagle in Ohio.
Bloomville220241996
Kingsway220221971
Pittsfield220242024
Stonecreek220232017
Botkins220182018
Kalida220092004
No Kenton220242024
Lockport120222022
Kunkle120232023
Bismark119901990
Middlefield120062006
Lenox120242016
Herner Crns120242019
Birmingham120232022
Kenton120102001
Marion120212021
New Dover120172017
Fulton120242014
Dresden120222022
Smithfield120242024
Darrtown120212021
Omega120232012
Dell120142014
Rome120102010
Limestone120221990

Bald Eagle Population Trend in Other States

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