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Wilson's Snipe Population Trend in Nebraska

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Wilson's Snipe in Nebraska has surged: up 15× on the route-weighted index since 1975.

15×Since 1975TrendPercent 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 →
25Routes 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 →
48YearsYears surveyedNumber of years with at least one standard-protocol run in this geography. A longer record makes the trend more reliable.Full methodology →

Notable Wilson's Snipe Trends in NebraskaNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →

long arc increasecomputed indexTrend sourceWhether the figure is our own computed route-weighted index or an official USGS modeled estimate. The current build labels every trend as computed.Full methodology →

Wilson's Snipe has surged in Nebraska: up 15× on the route-weighted index since 1975.

Wilson's Snipe Population Forecast in Nebraska

If the recent trend holds, Wilson's Snipe in Nebraska is projected to rise about 55% by 2029 — from 0.88 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.4 (95% range 0.64–2.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±43.6%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+55%Change by 2029TrendPercent 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 →
1.4Projected 2029 indexProjected indexThe central forecast of the abundance index if the recent trend continues. A projection of the current trajectory, not a prediction.Full methodology →
0.64–2.195% 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 →
±43.6%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, Wilson's Snipe in Nebraska is projected to rise about 55% by 2029 — from 0.88 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.4 (95% range 0.64–2.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±43.6%, with 20% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19722029
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 →
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20261.30.572.0
20271.30.592.0
20281.30.622.0
20291.40.642.1

Wilson's Snipe Survey Routes in Nebraska

Routes recording Wilson's Snipe in Nebraska.
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 →
Chambers2720232023
Wheeler Co1820241978
Swan Lake920231987
Kennedy820241993
Brownlee820211996
Bassett820242018
Piester Lake420241972
Sparta320191986
Midway320192018
Johnstown320051975
Marsland320192019
Agate 2220242003
Crescent Lk220161980
Murray Lake220151987
Mullen220231998
Hay Springs220192019
Tilden220222019
Oglala Nat. Grass.120132001
Paxton119821982
Dalton119831983
Eagle Creek120241973
Agate119801980
Gordon120192001
Nenzel120242018
Crookston120232023

Wilson's Snipe Population Trend in Other States

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