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Sandhill Crane Population Trend in Oregon

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Sandhill Crane in Oregon has held roughly steady: up 8% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+8%Since 1970TrendPercent 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 →
44Routes 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 →
57YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Sandhill Crane Trends in OregonNotable 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 Sandhill Crane in Oregon. See the full index history below.

Sandhill Crane Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, Sandhill Crane in Oregon is projected to rise about 33% by 2030 — from 0.42 in 2025 to a central estimate of 0.56 (95% range 0.00–1.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±28.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+33%Change by 2030TrendPercent 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 →
0.56Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.00–1.395% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±28.1%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Sandhill Crane in Oregon is projected to rise about 33% by 2030 — from 0.42 in 2025 to a central estimate of 0.56 (95% range 0.00–1.3). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±28.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19682030
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
20260.600.001.3
20270.590.001.3
20280.580.001.3
20290.570.001.3
20300.560.001.3

Sandhill Crane Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording Sandhill Crane in Oregon.
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 →
Merrill2620221994
Fish Lake1920241972
Blitzen1219801980
Summit Pr620251984
Logdell620002000
Crane620051995
Catlow Rim620251993
Mount Vernon520221986
Princeton519851972
Bly520011973
Wickiup420251969
Bridgeport420251994
Barnes Val419871971
Harney Lake420241993
Modoc Point 2320252024
Unity319981998
Prospect320242004
Lakeview320251996
Albee220251993
Lapham Res.220251991
Modoc Point220181970
Alvord Lake220251968
Bly 2220252007
Silver Creek220182018
Blizzard Gap220211984

Sandhill Crane Population Trend in Other States

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