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Nashville Warbler Population Trend in New York

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Nashville Warbler in New York has held roughly steady: up 7% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+7%Since 1968TrendPercent 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 →
78Routes 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 →
58YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Nashville Warbler 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 Nashville Warbler in New York. See the full index history below.

Nashville Warbler Population Forecast in New York

If the recent trend holds, Nashville Warbler in New York is projected to rise about 47% by 2029 — from 0.48 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.71 (95% range 0.10–1.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±293.2%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+47%Change by 2029TrendPercent 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 →
0.71Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.10–1.395% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±293.2%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Nashville Warbler in New York is projected to rise about 47% by 2029 — from 0.48 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.71 (95% range 0.10–1.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±293.2%, with 40% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662029
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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Nashville Warbler Survey Routes in New York

Routes recording Nashville Warbler 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 →
Sabattis1619831966
Horseshoe L.1320171994
Degrasse1020241980
Inlet720171984
Balmat719971978
Dannemora620061976
Parishville520241997
Newcomb420221971
Warrensburg420191975
Wanakena420241980
St Regis Fls420171976
Highmarket320091967
Gabriels320241975
Ellenburg320062004
Sciota320061989
Platte Cove220161979
Coventryvile220161967
Swain220031968
Mendon219891989
Pulaski219881973
Dexter Lake219751968
Tupper Lake219761968
Underwood219961967
Willsboro220241974
Old Forge 2220192007

Nashville Warbler Population Trend in Other States

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