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Veery Population Trend in Vermont

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Veery in Vermont has declined: down 43% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-43%Since 1968
26Routes In State
58Years

Notable Veery Trends in Vermont

No notable trend signals for Veery in Vermont. See the full index history below.

Veery Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Veery in Vermont is projected to fall about 35% by 2029 — from 9.8 in 2024 to a central estimate of 6.4 (95% range 0.72–12). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±13.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

-35%Change by 2029
6.4Projected 2029 index
0.72–1295% range
±13.3%Backtest error
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 index95% low95% high
20257.11.413
20266.91.313
20276.71.112
20286.50.9012
20296.40.7212

Veery Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Veery in Vermont.
Waterville3219801967
Hardwick2620241966
Fletcher1820241968
Shaftsbury1620241966
St Johnsbury1620241970
W Rutland1520241966
Gaysville1320211966
S Reading1220241966
East Haven1120241966
Bristol1120181995
East Calais1020241966
Newbury1020041986
Stowe1020241988
Middlesex920241968
Marlboro820241966
Post Mills820241966
Greensboro820241967
Hinesburg719941966
Northfld Fls620211980
S Wallingfrd520221966
Stratton320241966
Landgrove320241966
Newbury 2320232005
North Pownal220241966
Colchester220241986

Veery Population Trend in Other States

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