Species · Washington · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Short-eared Owl Population Trend in Washington
Short-eared Owl in Washington has edged down: down 16% on the route-weighted index since 1971.
-16%Since 1971
27Routes In State
48Years
Notable Short-eared Owl Trends in Washington
No notable trend signals for Short-eared Owl in Washington. See the full index history below.
Short-eared Owl Population Forecast in Washington
If the recent trend holds, Short-eared Owl in Washington is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 0.06 (95% range 0.00–0.22). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±92.5%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
n/aChange by 2029
0.06Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.2295% range
±92.5%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| 2026 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| 2027 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| 2028 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| 2029 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
Short-eared Owl Survey Routes in Washington
| Wilbur | 5 | 2023 | 1983 |
| Bickleton | 3 | 2004 | 1982 |
| Tonasket | 3 | 1985 | 1982 |
| Sulphur | 3 | 2021 | 1996 |
| Hatton | 3 | 1993 | 1992 |
| Harrington | 2 | 2005 | 1981 |
| Asotin | 2 | 2024 | 1986 |
| Malden | 2 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Odessa | 2 | 2023 | 1994 |
| Brewster | 1 | 2007 | 1979 |
| Moses Lake | 1 | 1990 | 1976 |
| Reardan | 1 | 1983 | 1971 |
| Wapato | 1 | 1975 | 1975 |
| Mercer | 1 | 2022 | 1969 |
| Connell | 1 | 1996 | 1970 |
| Everett | 1 | 1994 | 1984 |
| Ewan | 1 | 1991 | 1983 |
| Ellensburg | 1 | 2019 | 2011 |
| Othello | 1 | 1984 | 1983 |
| Prescott | 1 | 1994 | 1981 |
| Hartline | 1 | 2023 | 1994 |
| Keystone | 1 | 2023 | 1994 |
| Harwood | 1 | 1996 | 1996 |
| Potholes | 1 | 2009 | 2008 |
| Pomeroy | 1 | 2001 | 1998 |
Short-eared Owl Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.