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Wilson's Snipe Population Trend in Vermont

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Wilson's Snipe in Vermont has surged: up 263% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

+263%Since 1968
24Routes In State
58Years

Notable Wilson's Snipe Trends in Vermont

long arc increasecomputed index

Wilson's Snipe has surged in Vermont: up 263% on the route-weighted index since 1968.

Wilson's Snipe Population Forecast in Vermont

If the recent trend holds, Wilson's Snipe in Vermont is projected to rise about 62% by 2029 — from 0.94 in 2024 to a central estimate of 1.5 (95% range 0.28–2.8). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±165.3%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+62%Change by 2029
1.5Projected 2029 index
0.28–2.895% range
±165.3%Backtest error
19662029
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected index95% low95% high
20251.50.252.8
20261.50.262.8
20271.50.272.8
20281.50.272.8
20291.50.282.8

Wilson's Snipe Survey Routes in Vermont

Routes recording Wilson's Snipe in Vermont.
Middlesex620241980
Hinesburg419931966
Greensboro320241973
Fletcher320231968
Stratton220211968
S Wallingfrd220171972
W Rutland220161966
St Johnsbury220241990
East Haven220241973
Northfld Fls220181987
Hardwick220241970
Stowe220241989
Marlboro119721972
Landgrove120221988
Gaysville120122012
Post Mills120121976
Shaftsbury119771968
East Calais120231978
Newbury120041991
Waterville119801979
Colchester120191986
Grand Isle120191968
Newbury 2120182005
Bristol120171995

Wilson's Snipe Population Trend in Other States

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