Species · South Dakota · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Virginia Rail Population Trend in South Dakota
Virginia Rail in South Dakota has declined: down 43% on the route-weighted index since 1973.
Notable Virginia Rail Trends in South DakotaNotable 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 Virginia Rail in South Dakota. See the full index history below.
Virginia Rail Survey Routes in South Dakota
| 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 → | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacreek | 14 | 1997 | 1996 |
| Ardmore | 2 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Tripp | 1 | 2019 | 2014 |
| Howard | 1 | 2019 | 1996 |
| White Lake | 1 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Reva | 1 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Chamberlain | 1 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Volga | 1 | 1986 | 1969 |
| Roswell | 1 | 1986 | 1972 |
| Badlands | 1 | 2001 | 2001 |
| Crow Creek | 1 | 2011 | 2011 |
| White River | 1 | 1997 | 1997 |
| Wilmot | 1 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Veblen | 1 | 2011 | 2010 |
| Britton | 1 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Forbes | 1 | 2022 | 2019 |
| Long Lake | 1 | 2001 | 1997 |
| Ottumwa | 1 | 1972 | 1972 |
Virginia Rail Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.