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Red-breasted Nuthatch Population Trend in Michigan

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Red-breasted Nuthatch in Michigan has surged: up 33× on the route-weighted index since 1968.

33×Since 1968
75Routes In State
58Years

Notable Red-breasted Nuthatch Trends in Michigan

long arc increasecomputed index

Red-breasted Nuthatch has surged in Michigan: up 33× on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Red-breasted Nuthatch Population Forecast in Michigan

If the recent trend holds, Red-breasted Nuthatch in Michigan is projected to rise about 22% by 2029 — from 3.0 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.6 (95% range 2.2–5.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±30.6%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+22%Change by 2029
3.6Projected 2029 index
2.2–5.195% range
±30.6%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
20253.41.94.8
20263.42.04.9
20273.52.15.0
20283.62.15.0
20293.62.25.1

Red-breasted Nuthatch Survey Routes in Michigan

Routes recording Red-breasted Nuthatch in Michigan.
Gibbs City1820241982
Raco1520241971
Cluster Lakes1520102006
Gooseneck1420102008
Hiawatha Nf1320241992
Sidnaw1320241993
Betchler Lks1220241993
Sand Lake1020241980
Bootjack920231967
Wilson920101971
Muskallonge920241968
Ensign920102006
Cunard820211974
Shingleton820241977
Seney Nwr820241992
Scott'S Marsh820102006
Marenisco720191981
Brocky Lake720241980
Imp Lake720191992
Pine River720211993
Riggsville620191974
Red Oak620221985
Big Island Lake620102008
Ontonagon420191967
Walloon Lake 2420242006

Red-breasted Nuthatch Population Trend in Other States

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