Species · California · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Clark's Grebe Population Trend in California

Clark's Grebe in California has declined: down 34% on the route-weighted index since 1988.

-34%Since 1988
23Routes In State
38Years

Notable Clark's Grebe Trends in California

No notable trend signals for Clark's Grebe in California. See the full index history below.

Clark's Grebe Population Forecast in California

If the recent trend holds, Clark's Grebe in California is projected to rise about 186% by 2029 — from 0.11 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.31 (95% range 0.00–0.90). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±506.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+186%Change by 2029
0.31Projected 2029 index
0.000.9095% range
±506.3%Backtest error
19862029
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
20250.300.000.89
20260.300.000.89
20270.310.000.90
20280.310.000.90
20290.310.000.90

Clark's Grebe Survey Routes in California

Routes recording Clark's Grebe in California.
Iron Gate1120191988
Dorris1120191986
Buena Vista620192019
Coyote420242001
Lake Berryessa420242023
Nubieber319991991
Madeline320192019
San Ysidro319911986
Hughson220241988
Moraga220102004
Bartlett Sps220152003
Ingalls219991986
Eagle Lake120212002
Likely120142014
Crowder Flat120112011
Haiwee Res119931993
Foster Park119931993
Clear Lk Res120171987
Hollister120011999
Copperopolis120211991
Ora Loma120232023
Staten Is.120102008
Folsom119871987

Clark's Grebe Population Trend in Other States

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