Species · BCR 3 · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Wilson's Snipe In BCR 3
Wilson's Snipe in BCR 3 has surged: up 164% on the route-weighted index since 1995.
+164%Since 1995
5Routes In Region
31Years
Notable Signals
long arc increasecomputed index
Wilson's Snipe has surged in BCR 3: up 164% on the route-weighted index since 1995.
Forecast
If the recent trend holds, Wilson's Snipe in BCR 3 is projected to fall about 41% by 2029 — from 7.0 in 2024 to a central estimate of 4.1 (95% range 1.3–6.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±56%, with 80% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
-41%Change by 2029
4.1Projected 2029 index
1.3–6.995% range
±56%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 6.7 |
| 2026 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 6.7 |
| 2027 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 6.8 |
| 2028 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 6.9 |
| 2029 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 6.9 |
Routes In BCR 3
| Happy Valley | ALASKA | 16 | 2024 |
| Red Dog | ALASKA | 11 | 2024 |
| Dietrich Cmp | ALASKA | 3 | 2012 |
| Utqiagvik | ALASKA | 1 | 2023 |
| Galbraith L. | ALASKA | 1 | 2024 |
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.