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

Marsh Wren Population Trend in New York

Marsh Wren in New York has edged up: up 13% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+13%Since 1968
36Routes In State
54Years

Notable Marsh Wren Trends in New York

No notable trend signals for Marsh Wren in New York. See the full index history below.

Marsh Wren Population Forecast in New York

If the recent trend holds, Marsh Wren in New York is projected to fall about 43% by 2029 — from 0.17 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.10 (95% range 0.00–0.23). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±118.1%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-43%Change by 2029
0.10Projected 2029 index
0.000.2395% range
±118.1%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
20250.100.000.23
20260.100.000.23
20270.100.000.23
20280.100.000.23
20290.100.000.23

Marsh Wren Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording Marsh Wren in New York.
Philadelphia820241980
Jones Beach320061966
Westhampton220061969
Cicero Ctr219951966
Underwood 2220082007
North Easton220171974
Huntington120191975
Rhinebeck120152008
Warwick119741968
Rifton119861986
W Shokan119891989
Petersburg119901990
Ballston Lk119701967
Harris Hill120222005
S Berne119971997
Oriskany Fls120052005
Phillips Cr119681967
Orleans120122012
Mendon120171987
West Seneca120041966
Cattaraugus119721972
Castile120172017
Randolph119681967
Byron120231969
Churchville119681968

Marsh Wren Population Trend in Other States

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