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Species · Indiana · BBS 2026 Release · 1966–2025

Osprey Population Trend in Indiana

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Osprey in Indiana has held roughly steady: up 4% on the route-weighted index since 2013.

+4%Since 2013TrendPercent 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 →
9Routes 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 →
12YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Osprey Trends in IndianaNotable 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 Osprey in Indiana. See the full index history below.

Osprey Survey Routes in Indiana

Routes recording Osprey in Indiana.
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 →
Jamestown220242024
Millersburg120192019
Celestine120252024
Lakeville120122010
Packertown 2120252021
Lagrange120222013
Pimento120152012
Azalia120242024
Brookville120222022

Osprey Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.