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Upland Sandpiper Population Trend in Wyoming

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Upland Sandpiper in Wyoming has surged: up 331% on the route-weighted index since 1980.

+331%Since 1980
39Routes In State
45Years

Notable Upland Sandpiper Trends in Wyoming

long arc increasecomputed index

Upland Sandpiper has surged in Wyoming: up 331% on the route-weighted index since 1980.

Upland Sandpiper Population Forecast in Wyoming

If the recent trend holds, Upland Sandpiper in Wyoming is projected to rise about 17% by 2029 — from 0.75 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.88 (95% range 0.54–1.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±24.9%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+17%Change by 2029
0.88Projected 2029 index
0.54–1.295% range
±24.9%Backtest error
19682029
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
20250.830.491.2
20260.840.501.2
20270.850.511.2
20280.870.521.2
20290.880.541.2

Upland Sandpiper Survey Routes in Wyoming

Routes recording Upland Sandpiper in Wyoming.
Newcastle1920241990
Upton1220241991
Meadowdale1020191983
Lusk720241984
Soda Well620241980
Shirley619901990
Seely 2420242001
Wyarno320241986
Recluse320231981
Sussex320241991
Raven320242013
Caballa Crk320211992
Shawnee320241988
Otto219741974
Redbird219891968
Rozet220231991
Yoder220241981
Thunder Basin220242024
Seely220001990
Lingle220171980
Rock River220061992
Clarkelen119741974
Sundance120052005
Bill120182018
Brookhurst120122000

Upland Sandpiper Population Trend in Other States

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