Species · Vermont · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024

Northern Waterthrush Population Trend in Vermont

Northern Waterthrush in Vermont has increased: up 45% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+45%Since 1969
23Routes In State
57Years

Notable Northern Waterthrush Trends in Vermont

No notable trend signals for Northern Waterthrush in Vermont. See the full index history below.

Northern Waterthrush Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Northern Waterthrush in Vermont is projected to fall about 11% by 2029 — from 0.28 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.25 (95% range 0.00–0.59). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±180.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-11%Change by 2029
0.25Projected 2029 index
0.000.5995% range
±180.5%Backtest error
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 index95% low95% high
20250.250.000.59
20260.250.000.59
20270.250.000.59
20280.250.000.59
20290.250.000.59

Northern Waterthrush Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Northern Waterthrush in Vermont.
Hardwick220241968
Greensboro220081971
Marlboro119911970
North Pownal119761976
Stratton120241970
Landgrove120211984
S Reading120191976
Gaysville120042004
Post Mills120231975
Shaftsbury119791979
S Wallingfrd119881972
W Rutland120241979
St Johnsbury120042001
East Haven120241966
Northfld Fls120161980
Middlesex120131975
East Calais120151971
Newbury119901990
Hinesburg119921977
Colchester120191987
Newbury 2120162015
Stowe120101988
Bristol119961996

Northern Waterthrush Population Trend in Other States

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