Species · South Dakota · BBS 2026 Release · 1966–2025
Bald Eagle Population Trend in South Dakota
Bald Eagle in South Dakota has surged: up 599% on the route-weighted index since 2009.
Notable Bald Eagle Trends in South DakotaNotable 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 South Dakota. See the full index history below.
Bald Eagle Survey Routes in South Dakota
| 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 → | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Volga | 2 | 2024 | 2013 |
| Wilmot | 2 | 2024 | 2017 |
| Veblen | 2 | 2023 | 2009 |
| Forbes | 2 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Tripp | 1 | 2025 | 2016 |
| Howard | 1 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Rockyford | 1 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Raymond | 1 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Broadland | 1 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Ft Thompson | 1 | 2003 | 2003 |
| Britton | 1 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Gettysburg | 1 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Volunteer | 1 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Fort Pierre | 1 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Maurine | 1 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Reva | 1 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Ardmore | 1 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Lacreek | 1 | 2021 | 2021 |
| White River | 1 | 2011 | 2011 |
Bald Eagle Population Trend in Other States
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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.