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Species · West Virginia · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Bobolink Population Trend in West Virginia

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Bobolink in West Virginia has surged: up 393% on the route-weighted index since 1973.

+393%Since 1973
23Routes In State
53Years

Notable Bobolink Trends in West Virginia

long arc increasecomputed index

Bobolink has surged in West Virginia: up 393% on the route-weighted index since 1973.

Bobolink Population Forecast in West Virginia

If the recent trend holds, Bobolink in West Virginia is projected to fall about 11% by 2029 — from 0.76 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.67 (95% range 0.30–1.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±31.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-11%Change by 2029
0.67Projected 2029 index
0.30–1.095% range
±31.5%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
20250.640.261.0
20260.650.271.0
20270.660.281.0
20280.670.291.0
20290.670.301.0

Bobolink Survey Routes in West Virginia

Routes recording Bobolink in West Virginia.
Ruthbelle1420241975
Denmar620241990
Hix320161996
Bismark320211976
Greer320231997
Meadland220241997
Meadowville220241991
Pedro120222002
Bowden119991999
Bemis120242001
Paradise119801980
Lost River120152015
Canaan120162016
Valley Head120241971
Three Forks119841984
Green Bank120241978
Sugar Grove120191985
Dailey120182018
Mo Of Seneca119951991
Berryburg119961995
Bebee119861983
Mt Storm119741971
Clinton120241976

Bobolink Population Trend in Other States

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