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Spotted Sandpiper Population Trend in Virginia

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Spotted Sandpiper in Virginia has fallen sharply: down 56% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

-56%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 →
10Routes 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 →
13YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Spotted Sandpiper Trends in VirginiaNotable 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 Spotted Sandpiper in Virginia. See the full index history below.

Spotted Sandpiper Survey Routes in Virginia

Routes recording Spotted Sandpiper in Virginia.
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 →
Elamsville419861986
Newbern219761970
Quinby120042004
Stanley119691968
Taylorstown 2120232023
Branchville120012001
Cornland119941994
Pungo119951995
Blacksburg120062006
Covesville119841975

Spotted Sandpiper Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.