Species · Virginia · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Sharp-shinned Hawk Population Trend in Virginia
Sharp-shinned Hawk in Virginia has declined: down 40% on the route-weighted index since 1974.
-40%Since 1974
38Routes In State
32Years
Notable Sharp-shinned Hawk Trends in Virginia
No notable trend signals for Sharp-shinned Hawk in Virginia. See the full index history below.
Sharp-shinned Hawk Population Forecast in Virginia
If the recent trend holds, Sharp-shinned Hawk in Virginia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 0.04 (95% range 0.00–0.10). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±102.4%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
n/aChange by 2029
0.04Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.1095% range
±102.4%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2026 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2027 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2028 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| 2029 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
Sharp-shinned Hawk Survey Routes in Virginia
| Gladys | 2 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Star Tannery | 1 | 2002 | 2002 |
| Taylorstown | 1 | 2003 | 1982 |
| Churchville | 1 | 2016 | 1967 |
| Stanley | 1 | 2007 | 1980 |
| Dryden | 1 | 1994 | 1994 |
| Edinburg | 1 | 2019 | 1993 |
| Jerome | 1 | 2005 | 2005 |
| Rural Retrt | 1 | 1994 | 1991 |
| Gr North Mtn | 1 | 2016 | 2016 |
| New Market | 1 | 2001 | 1992 |
| Douthat | 1 | 2001 | 2001 |
| Isom | 1 | 2001 | 1983 |
| Shenandoa Np | 1 | 2005 | 2005 |
| Covington | 1 | 2007 | 1987 |
| Ft Pickett N | 1 | 1993 | 1993 |
| Natural Brid | 1 | 2024 | 1999 |
| Amherst | 1 | 1993 | 1993 |
| Big Island | 1 | 1992 | 1978 |
| Covesville | 1 | 1981 | 1981 |
| Carters Brdg | 1 | 2004 | 1991 |
| Shipman | 1 | 1983 | 1974 |
| Concord | 1 | 1996 | 1995 |
| Mannboro | 1 | 1970 | 1970 |
| Hall | 1 | 2009 | 2009 |
Sharp-shinned Hawk Population Trend in Other States
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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.