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

Merlin Population Trend in New York

Merlin in New York has surged: up 198% on the route-weighted index since 2008.

Notable Merlin 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 →

Merlin Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording Merlin 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 →
Coventryvile220222022
Rushville220232023
Mckeever220212014
Newcomb220222006
Swain 2120162016
Laurens120172017
Mcdonough120172017
Oneonta120232023
Trumansburg120232023
Orleans120072007
Canadice L120062006
Cattaraugus120162016
St Regis Fls120132011
Blue Ridge N120082008
Speculator120122007
North Easton120092009
Degrasse120182018
Wanakena120152015
S Berne 2120162016

Merlin Population Trend in Other States

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