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Eastern Bluebird Population Trend in Vermont

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Eastern Bluebird in Vermont has surged: up 107% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+107%Since 1968
26Routes In State
58Years

Notable Eastern Bluebird Trends in Vermont

long arc increasecomputed index

Eastern Bluebird has surged in Vermont: up 107% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Eastern Bluebird Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Eastern Bluebird in Vermont is projected to fall about 50% by 2029 — from 1.9 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.95 (95% range 0.28–1.6). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±44.9%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-50%Change by 2029
0.95Projected 2029 index
0.28–1.695% range
±44.9%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
20250.920.261.6
20260.930.261.6
20270.930.271.6
20280.940.281.6
20290.950.281.6

Eastern Bluebird Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Eastern Bluebird in Vermont.
Fletcher1420241993
Shaftsbury420241966
W Rutland420241966
East Haven420241966
St Johnsbury320221972
North Pownal220241968
Post Mills220241967
East Calais220221966
Grand Isle220221967
Newbury 2220232014
Stowe220231989
Bristol220141995
Marlboro120231966
Stratton120221966
Landgrove120241967
S Reading120231966
Gaysville120172011
S Wallingfrd120221966
Northfld Fls120051980
Middlesex120241969
Newbury119911987
Hardwick120241972
Greensboro120211971
Waterville119701968
Hinesburg119941966

Eastern Bluebird Population Trend in Other States

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