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Hairy Woodpecker Population Trend in Vermont

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Hairy Woodpecker in Vermont has surged: up 91% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+91%Since 1968
26Routes In State
58Years

Notable Hairy Woodpecker Trends in Vermont

long arc increasecomputed index

Hairy Woodpecker has surged in Vermont: up 91% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Hairy Woodpecker Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Hairy Woodpecker in Vermont is projected to fall about 22% by 2029 — from 1.7 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.3 (95% range 0.34–2.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±33.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-22%Change by 2029
1.3Projected 2029 index
0.34–2.395% range
±33.2%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
20251.30.342.4
20261.30.342.3
20271.30.342.3
20281.30.342.3
20291.30.342.3

Hairy Woodpecker Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Hairy Woodpecker in Vermont.
Hardwick520241966
Stratton420241967
Fletcher420241968
S Wallingfrd320171967
Middlesex320241969
East Calais320231966
Greensboro320241969
Colchester320221991
Newbury 2320232008
Marlboro220241966
Landgrove220241968
Gaysville220191966
W Rutland220241967
St Johnsbury220241970
Northfld Fls220211986
Stowe220241988
Bristol220171995
North Pownal120181966
S Reading120241968
Post Mills120231966
Shaftsbury120231968
East Haven120241966
Newbury120021986
Waterville119801970
Hinesburg119931966

Hairy Woodpecker Population Trend in Other States

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