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Willow Flycatcher Population Trend in West Virginia

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Willow Flycatcher in West Virginia has edged down: down 17% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

-17%Since 1968TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
50Routes In StateSurvey routesHow many standard-protocol BBS routes contributed counts. More routes means a steadier, better-sampled index; very thin coverage is suppressed.Full methodology →
58YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Willow Flycatcher Trends in West VirginiaNotable 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 Willow Flycatcher in West Virginia. See the full index history below.

Willow Flycatcher Population Forecast in West Virginia

If the recent trend holds, Willow Flycatcher in West Virginia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 0.27 (95% range 0.00–0.68). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±87.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+6%Change by 2030TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →
0.27Projected 2030 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.00–0.6895% range95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
±87.1%Backtest errorBacktest errorTypical error when we hold out the most recent years, forecast them, and compare to what actually happened. Lower means a more trustworthy projection.Full methodology →
If the recent trend holds, Willow Flycatcher in West Virginia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2030, near 0.27 (95% range 0.00–0.68). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±87.1%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19662030
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →95% low95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →95% high95% rangeThe 95% uncertainty band around the projection at the forecast horizon. The true value should land inside it most of the time.Full methodology →
20260.290.000.70
20270.280.000.69
20280.280.000.69
20290.280.000.69
20300.270.000.68

Willow Flycatcher Survey Routes in West Virginia

Routes recording Willow Flycatcher in West Virginia.
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 →
Denmar420251980
Mt Storm419751975
Smoot319801980
Bemis320192010
Ruthbelle320101975
Clear Creek220231992
Meadland220232003
Paradise220171971
Olcott219781974
Dailey220001976
Smithfield220222022
Sleepy Creek219811966
Hix120251986
Pedro120111986
Bramwell120081987
Ghent120171982
Hanover119971997
Glade Run119961988
Bowden120071998
Pt Pleasant120251993
Hubbardstown120062006
Spencer120081986
Wymer120151997
Nicut120221986
Glady120132001

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-08-14.