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Northern Shoveler Population Trend in Wisconsin

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Northern Shoveler in Wisconsin has edged up: up 20% on the route-weighted index since 1974.

+20%Since 1974TrendPercent 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 →
14Routes 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 →
17YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Northern Shoveler Trends in WisconsinNotable 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 Northern Shoveler in Wisconsin. See the full index history below.

Northern Shoveler Survey Routes in Wisconsin

Routes recording Northern Shoveler in Wisconsin.
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 →
Brownsville1020142014
Holland220022002
Paris219781978
Manawa219801980
Omro219981973
Couderay220042004
Exeland219791979
Manitowoc219931993
Rolling Pr219741972
Hudson120082002
Dresser120231992
Casco120092008
Gresham120162016
Pt Washingtn119731973

Northern Shoveler Population Trend in Other States

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