Species · North Dakota · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Merlin Population Trend in North Dakota

Merlin in North Dakota has surged: up 169% on the route-weighted index since 2003.

+169%Since 2003
11Routes In State
13Years

Notable Merlin Trends in North Dakota

long arc increasecomputed index

Merlin has surged in North Dakota: up 169% on the route-weighted index since 2003.

Merlin Survey Routes in North Dakota

Routes recording Merlin in North Dakota.
Emerado220242017
Carson120062006
Golva120032000
Douglas Crk120172017
Wimbledon120102010
Turtle Mtns120211993
Bowesmont120122012
Nash120112011
Rolla120222005
Dunn Center120242024
Denbigh120242024

Merlin Population Trend in Other States

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