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Species · New York · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Least Tern Population Trend in New York

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Least Tern in New York has edged down: down 24% on the route-weighted index since 1974.

-24%Since 1974TrendPercent 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 →
3Routes 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 →
16YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Least Tern Trends in New YorkNotable 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 Least Tern in New York. See the full index history below.

Least Tern Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording Least Tern in New York.
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 →
Huntington720111977
Jones Beach320061966
Westhampton120191967

Least Tern Population Trend in Other States

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