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Upland Sandpiper Population Trend in Oklahoma

Upland Sandpiper in Oklahoma has surged: up 157% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

+157%Since 1969
37Routes In State
56Years

Notable Upland Sandpiper Trends in Oklahoma

long arc increasecomputed index

Upland Sandpiper has surged in Oklahoma: up 157% on the route-weighted index since 1969.

Upland Sandpiper Population Forecast in Oklahoma

If the recent trend holds, Upland Sandpiper in Oklahoma is projected to rise about 53% by 2029 — from 0.59 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.90 (95% range 0.00–1.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±223.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+53%Change by 2029
0.90Projected 2029 index
0.001.995% range
±223.1%Backtest error
19672029
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected index95% low95% high
20250.880.001.8
20260.890.001.8
20270.890.001.9
20280.900.001.9
20290.900.001.9

Upland Sandpiper Survey Routes in Oklahoma

Routes recording Upland Sandpiper in Oklahoma.
Foraker1420241992
Cooperton820231992
Wakita620161975
Hooker620162012
Reed520191985
Arapaho420091999
Keyes420042004
Colony319951995
Hunter320241992
Woodward319991999
Skiatook320001986
Ardmore219671967
Peoria219921970
Collinsville220111990
Barnsdall219681968
Douglas220221969
Chester219881986
Goodwater219941994
Sickles220132000
Phroso119911991
Elgin120132013
Randlett120052004
Cookietown120061973
Canadian120042004
Indianola120052005

Upland Sandpiper Population Trend in Other States

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