Species · New Mexico · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Spotted Sandpiper Population Trend in New Mexico
Spotted Sandpiper in New Mexico has collapsed: down 79% on the route-weighted index since 1970.
-79%Since 1970
11Routes In State
28Years
Notable Spotted Sandpiper Trends in New Mexico
long arc declinecomputed index
Spotted Sandpiper has collapsed in New Mexico: down 79% on the route-weighted index since 1970.
Spotted Sandpiper Population Forecast in New Mexico
If the recent trend holds, Spotted Sandpiper in New Mexico is projected to stay roughly flat through 2026, near 0.00 (95% range 0.00–0.04). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±64.6%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
n/aChange by 2026
0.00Projected 2026 index
0.00–0.0495% range
±64.6%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| 2023 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| 2024 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| 2025 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| 2026 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
Spotted Sandpiper Survey Routes in New Mexico
| Laborcita | 3 | 2010 | 1997 |
| Valencia | 2 | 1991 | 1991 |
| Cebolla | 1 | 1995 | 1978 |
| Ojo Sarco | 1 | 2017 | 1968 |
| Mesilla | 1 | 1992 | 1992 |
| Sabinoso | 1 | 2008 | 2008 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 1974 | 1974 |
| Angel Fire | 1 | 2002 | 1993 |
| Dulce | 1 | 2001 | 2000 |
| Vallecitos | 1 | 1997 | 1997 |
| Gallinas | 1 | 2021 | 2000 |
Spotted Sandpiper Population Trend in Other States
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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.