Species · Virginia · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Northern Harrier Population Trend in Virginia
Northern Harrier in Virginia has edged down: down 18% on the route-weighted index since 1984.
-18%Since 1984
11Routes In State
12Years
Notable Northern Harrier Trends in Virginia
No notable trend signals for Northern Harrier in Virginia. See the full index history below.
Northern Harrier Survey Routes in Virginia
| Quinby | 1 | 1984 | 1984 |
| Star Tannery | 1 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Taylorstown 2 | 1 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Wylliesburg | 1 | 1971 | 1971 |
| Pungo | 1 | 1976 | 1976 |
| Moran | 1 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Blacksburg | 1 | 1997 | 1997 |
| Chincoteag W | 1 | 2019 | 1996 |
| Cape Charles | 1 | 1996 | 1996 |
| Mannboro | 1 | 1990 | 1990 |
| Sharps | 1 | 1997 | 1996 |
Northern Harrier Population Trend in Other States
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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.