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Gadwall Population Trend in South Dakota

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Gadwall in South Dakota has held roughly steady: up 7% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+7%Since 1969TrendPercent 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 →
49Routes 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 →
57YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Gadwall Trends in South DakotaNotable 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 Gadwall in South Dakota. See the full index history below.

Gadwall Population Forecast in South Dakota

If the recent trend holds, Gadwall in South Dakota is projected to rise about 91% by 2029 — from 1.8 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.4 (95% range 0.00–6.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±48%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+91%Change by 2029TrendPercent 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 →
3.4Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.00–6.995% 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 →
±48%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, Gadwall in South Dakota is projected to rise about 91% by 2029 — from 1.8 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.4 (95% range 0.00–6.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±48%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19672029
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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Gadwall Survey Routes in South Dakota

Routes recording Gadwall in South Dakota.
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 →
Raymond3120211967
White Lake2120111967
Long Lake1920191967
Gorman1920101979
Forbes1120241967
Gettysburg1120231993
Laplant1120111973
Cottonwood1120241992
Conde1019841967
White River1020121994
Chamberlain820111968
Isabel720152011
Ardmore720191977
Lacreek720231991
Lane 2720142002
Howard620241979
Lodgepole620221995
Crow Creek520231967
Britton520231969
Tripp420181985
Volga420241967
Volunteer420121968
Harding420171968
French Creek420041995
Lennox320151969

Gadwall Population Trend in Other States

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