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Wilson's Snipe Population Trend in Oregon

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Wilson's Snipe in Oregon has held roughly steady: up 0% on the route-weighted index since 1970.

+0%Since 1970TrendPercent 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 →
87Routes 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 →
56YearsYears 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 OregonNotable 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 Wilson's Snipe in Oregon. See the full index history below.

Wilson's Snipe Population Forecast in Oregon

If the recent trend holds, Wilson's Snipe in Oregon is projected to rise about 23% by 2029 — from 1.6 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.0 (95% range 0.00–4.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±18.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+23%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 →
2.0Projected 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 →
0.00–4.295% 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 →
±18.3%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 Oregon is projected to rise about 23% by 2029 — from 1.6 in 2024 to a central estimate of 2.0 (95% range 0.00–4.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±18.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.19682029
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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Wilson's Snipe Survey Routes in Oregon

Routes recording Wilson's Snipe in Oregon.
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 →
Fish Lake2420241972
Zumwalt2120051995
Sheaville1720242012
Sparta1420011971
Bly1220011973
Summit Pr1220241980
Bridgeport1120221986
Umpqua1120031994
Catlow Rim920241993
Desolation919991993
Lakeview920241996
Trout Creek920211996
Wickiup820241969
Princeton819851972
Malheur Res.820232022
Harney Lake620221993
Joseph520241971
Barnes Val519871971
Unity520241992
Newbridge520241992
Picture Flat520241993
Chinchalo520241993
Albee420241968
Silver Creek420241991
Sams Valley420231993

Wilson's Snipe Population Trend in Other States

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