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Blue Jay Population Trend in New York

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Blue Jay in New York has edged up: up 16% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+16%Since 1968TrendPercent 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 →
129Routes 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 →
59YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Blue Jay Trends in New YorkNotable 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 Blue Jay in New York. See the full index history below.

Blue Jay Population Forecast in New York

If the recent trend holds, Blue Jay in New York is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 13 (95% range 10–15). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±14.5%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-0%Change by 2030TrendPercent 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 →
13Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
10–1595% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±14.5%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Blue Jay in New York is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 13 (95% range 10–15). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±14.5%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662030
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
2026129.915
20271210.015
20281210.015
2029121015
2030131015

Blue Jay Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording Blue Jay in New York.
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 →
Manorville7020241966
Hauppauge5820181966
Jones Beach3820131966
Warrensburg3620191966
Naples3120251966
Meridale3020251967
Phillips Cr2920251967
Dryden2720251966
Balmat2720081977
Corbettsvile2620251966
Mckeever2620221969
Westhampton2420241967
Huntington2420231966
Mcdonough2420171967
Hopkinton2320211968
Inlet2220171979
Catskills2120151967
Somers2019771970
Trumansburg2020241966
North Easton2020251967
Oxford1919761967
Swain1820071967
Churchville1820251968
Milford1820231978
Rifton1719861967

Blue Jay Population Trend in Other States

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