Species · Maine · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Spotted Sandpiper Population Trend in Maine
Spotted Sandpiper in Maine has held roughly steady: up 2% on the route-weighted index since 1975.
+2%Since 1975
47Routes In State
41Years
Notable Spotted Sandpiper Trends in Maine
No notable trend signals for Spotted Sandpiper in Maine. See the full index history below.
Spotted Sandpiper Population Forecast in Maine
If the recent trend holds, Spotted Sandpiper in Maine is projected to fall about 51% by 2026 — from 0.08 in 2021 to a central estimate of 0.04 (95% range 0.00–0.18). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±54.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-51%Change by 2026
0.04Projected 2026 index
0.00–0.1895% range
±54.1%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| 2023 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| 2024 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| 2025 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| 2026 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
Spotted Sandpiper Survey Routes in Maine
| Baxter | 3 | 1984 | 1982 |
| Washburn | 3 | 2005 | 1980 |
| Greenwood | 2 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Harmony | 2 | 1989 | 1989 |
| Castine | 2 | 1983 | 1983 |
| Aurora | 2 | 2001 | 2001 |
| Ft Fairfield | 2 | 2005 | 1994 |
| Kittery Pt | 1 | 1976 | 1975 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 1982 | 1982 |
| Wilson Mills | 1 | 1996 | 1993 |
| Nesowadnehun | 1 | 1992 | 1990 |
| Turner | 1 | 1972 | 1972 |
| Reeds | 1 | 1994 | 1994 |
| South Arm | 1 | 1990 | 1978 |
| Otisfield Gr | 1 | 1993 | 1993 |
| Hartford | 1 | 2019 | 1976 |
| Bowdoin Ctr | 1 | 1999 | 1999 |
| Manchester | 1 | 1982 | 1973 |
| East Troy | 1 | 2018 | 1977 |
| Warren | 1 | 1989 | 1983 |
| Freedom | 1 | 1978 | 1978 |
| Benton | 1 | 1977 | 1977 |
| Heron Lake | 1 | 1998 | 1983 |
| Hancock | 1 | 1976 | 1976 |
| Cooper | 1 | 1980 | 1980 |
Spotted Sandpiper Population Trend in Other States
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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.