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Species · New York · BBS 2026 Release · 1966–2025

Merlin Population Trend in New York

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Merlin in New York has surged: up 241% on the route-weighted index since 2008.

+241%Since 2008TrendPercent 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 →
21Routes 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 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 →

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

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
Oriskany Fls120252025
Trumansburg120232023
Orleans120072007
Canadice L120062006
Hamburg120252025
Cattaraugus120162016
St Regis Fls120132011
Blue Ridge N120082008
Speculator120122007
North Easton120092009
Degrasse120252018
Wanakena120152015
S Berne 2120162016

Merlin Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.