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Tree Swallow Population Trend in Vermont

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Tree Swallow in Vermont has fallen sharply: down 72% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-72%Since 1968TrendPercent 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 →
26Routes 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 →
58YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Tree Swallow Trends in VermontNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

long arc declinecomputed indexTrend sourceWhether the figure is our own computed route-weighted index or an official USGS modeled estimate. The current build labels every trend as computed.Full methodology →

Tree Swallow has fallen sharply in Vermont: down 72% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Tree Swallow Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Tree Swallow in Vermont is projected to fall about 79% by 2029 — from 5.4 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.1 (95% range 0.00–8.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±32.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-79%Change by 2029TrendPercent 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 →
1.1Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.00–8.495% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±32.2%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Tree Swallow in Vermont is projected to fall about 79% by 2029 — from 5.4 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.1 (95% range 0.00–8.4). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±32.2%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662029
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
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20262.10.009.4
20271.80.009.0
20281.40.008.7
20291.10.008.4

Tree Swallow Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Tree Swallow in Vermont.
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 →
Hinesburg3419941966
East Haven1920241966
Waterville1619801967
Hardwick1320241966
Grand Isle1320241967
Landgrove1120241966
Greensboro1120241967
Newbury720041986
Gaysville620191966
St Johnsbury620241970
Fletcher620241968
S Reading420241966
Shaftsbury320241966
Middlesex320241968
Colchester320241986
Bristol320181995
S Wallingfrd220221966
W Rutland220231966
Newbury 2220232005
Stowe220231988
Marlboro120241966
North Pownal120241966
Stratton120241966
Post Mills120241966
Northfld Fls120211980

Tree Swallow Population Trend in Other States

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