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Canada Jay Population Trend in Minnesota

Canada Jay in Minnesota has increased: up 35% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+35%Since 1970
25Routes In State
56Years

Notable Canada Jay Trends in Minnesota

No notable trend signals for Canada Jay in Minnesota. See the full index history below.

Canada Jay Population Forecast in Minnesota

If the recent trend holds, Canada Jay in Minnesota is projected to rise about 91% by 2029 — from 0.14 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.28 (95% range 0.03–0.52). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±70%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+91%Change by 2029
0.28Projected 2029 index
0.030.5295% range
±70%Backtest error
19682029
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
20250.270.020.52
20260.270.030.52
20270.270.030.52
20280.280.030.52
20290.280.030.52

Canada Jay Survey Routes in Minnesota

Routes recording Canada Jay in Minnesota.
Hart Lake420151968
Crane Lake420231970
Jordan420211993
Cass Lake320062006
Nett Lake320242013
Babbitt320231994
Chisholm320232023
Hovland220171984
Sawbill Lndg220241973
Lude220221996
Sawbill Camp220231993
Glendale220242004
Nebish119821982
Cromwell120241969
Lockport120161972
Floodwood120221979
Island Lake119891974
Sherry Lake120191969
Debs119971988
Little Fork120211988
Waskish120221988
Mcgregor120132013
Bigfork120161993
Blackduck120192016
Red Lake120221993

Canada Jay Population Trend in Other States

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