Species · New York · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Mute Swan Population Trend in New York
Mute Swan in New York has declined: down 42% on the route-weighted index since 1968.
-42%Since 1968
13Routes In State
53Years
Notable Mute Swan Trends in New York
No notable trend signals for Mute Swan in New York. See the full index history below.
Mute Swan Population Forecast in New York
If the recent trend holds, Mute Swan in New York is projected to rise about 205% by 2028 — from 0.18 in 2023 to a central estimate of 0.55 (95% range 0.00–1.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±58.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+205%Change by 2028
0.55Projected 2028 index
0.00–1.495% range
±58.1%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.54 | 0.00 | 1.4 |
| 2025 | 0.54 | 0.00 | 1.4 |
| 2026 | 0.55 | 0.00 | 1.4 |
| 2027 | 0.55 | 0.00 | 1.4 |
| 2028 | 0.55 | 0.00 | 1.4 |
Mute Swan Survey Routes in New York
| Jones Beach | 16 | 2006 | 1966 |
| Purdy | 11 | 2022 | 1981 |
| Middletown | 10 | 1990 | 1990 |
| Huntington | 9 | 2023 | 1966 |
| Medusa | 4 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Bedford | 2 | 1980 | 1980 |
| Somers | 2 | 1976 | 1970 |
| Westbrookvle | 2 | 2017 | 2005 |
| Warwick 2 | 2 | 2012 | 1999 |
| Westhampton | 1 | 2021 | 1967 |
| Manorville | 1 | 1989 | 1989 |
| Hopkinton | 1 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Highland | 1 | 2009 | 1991 |
Mute Swan Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.