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Cedar Waxwing Population Trend in Vermont

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Cedar Waxwing in Vermont has risen sharply: up 51% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+51%Since 1968
26Routes In State
58Years

Notable Cedar Waxwing Trends in Vermont

long arc increasecomputed index

Cedar Waxwing has risen sharply in Vermont: up 50% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Cedar Waxwing Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Cedar Waxwing in Vermont is projected to rise about 106% by 2029 — from 5.7 in 2024 to a central estimate of 12 (95% range 2.3–21). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±128.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+106%Change by 2029
12Projected 2029 index
2.3–2195% range
±128.1%Backtest error
19662029
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
2025122.221
2026122.221
2027122.321
2028122.321
2029122.321

Cedar Waxwing Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Cedar Waxwing in Vermont.
Shaftsbury4520231966
Middlesex2420241968
Hinesburg2219941966
Waterville1819801968
Stowe1820241988
Gaysville1720211966
East Calais1420241966
Northfld Fls1120211980
Marlboro1020241966
Bristol1020181995
Landgrove920241966
Newbury920041986
East Haven820241966
S Wallingfrd720221967
Greensboro620241969
North Pownal520181966
Fletcher520241968
Newbury 2520182005
Stratton320241966
W Rutland220231966
Hardwick220241966
S Reading120231966
Post Mills120191966
St Johnsbury120241970
Colchester120241986

Cedar Waxwing Population Trend in Other States

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