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 →
long arc increasecomputed indexTrend sourceWhether the figure is our own computed route-weighted index or an official USGS modeled estimate. The current build labels every trend as computed.Full methodology →
Merlin has surged in New York: up 198% on the route-weighted index since 2008.
Merlin Survey Routes 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 → | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventryvile | 2 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Rushville | 2 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mckeever | 2 | 2021 | 2014 |
| Newcomb | 2 | 2022 | 2006 |
| Swain 2 | 1 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Laurens | 1 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Mcdonough | 1 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Oneonta | 1 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Trumansburg | 1 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Orleans | 1 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Canadice L | 1 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Cattaraugus | 1 | 2016 | 2016 |
| St Regis Fls | 1 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Blue Ridge N | 1 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Speculator | 1 | 2012 | 2007 |
| North Easton | 1 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Degrasse | 1 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Wanakena | 1 | 2015 | 2015 |
| S Berne 2 | 1 | 2016 | 2016 |
Merlin Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.