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.
-43%Since 1973
18Routes In State
16Years
Notable Virginia Rail Trends in South Dakota
No notable trend signals for Virginia Rail in South Dakota. See the full index history below.
Virginia Rail Survey Routes in South Dakota
| 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.