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
| Emerado | 2 | 2024 | 2017 |
| Carson | 1 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Golva | 1 | 2003 | 2000 |
| Douglas Crk | 1 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Wimbledon | 1 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Turtle Mtns | 1 | 2021 | 1993 |
| Bowesmont | 1 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Nash | 1 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Rolla | 1 | 2022 | 2005 |
| Dunn Center | 1 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Denbigh | 1 | 2024 | 2024 |
Merlin Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.