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Eastern Bluebird Population Trend in Ohio

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Eastern Bluebird in Ohio has increased: up 36% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+36%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 →
88Routes 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 Eastern Bluebird Trends in OhioNotable 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 Eastern Bluebird in Ohio. See the full index history below.

Eastern Bluebird Population Forecast in Ohio

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Bluebird in Ohio is projected to rise about 16% by 2030 — from 5.4 in 2025 to a central estimate of 6.2 (95% range 3.4–9.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±19.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+16%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 →
6.2Projected 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 →
3.4–9.095% 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 →
±19.4%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, Eastern Bluebird in Ohio is projected to rise about 16% by 2030 — from 5.4 in 2025 to a central estimate of 6.2 (95% range 3.4–9.0). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±19.4%, with 100% 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 →
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Eastern Bluebird Survey Routes in Ohio

Routes recording Eastern Bluebird in Ohio.
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 →
Coal Run2919921966
Baxter Ridge2320251998
Smithfield2020251966
Birmingham1720241988
Greasy Ridge1619911966
Wilgus1620191992
Pittsfield1520241992
W Carrollton1520151989
Lucerne1120251992
Dresden1020251966
West Elkton1020121992
Omega1020241966
Stonecreek1020251996
Ash Ridge920211992
Rome920251966
Keene920231992
Garrettsvile819911968
Lattasburg820251966
Harveysburg819961966
Cumberland820171966
Scioto Furn820221992
Marion 2820252024
Petersburg820101997
Tar Hollow820241992
Fulton720251966

Eastern Bluebird Population Trend in Other States

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