Species · Florida · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Wood Duck Population Trend in Florida
Wood Duck in Florida has fallen sharply: down 54% on the route-weighted index since 1968.
-54%Since 1968
87Routes In State
58Years
Notable Wood Duck Trends in Florida
long arc declinecomputed index
Wood Duck has fallen sharply in Florida: down 54% on the route-weighted index since 1968.
Wood Duck Population Forecast in Florida
If the recent trend holds, Wood Duck in Florida is projected to rise about 60% by 2029 — from 0.23 in 2024 to a central estimate of 0.36 (95% range 0.00–0.89). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±59.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+60%Change by 2029
0.36Projected 2029 index
0.00–0.8995% range
±59.9%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| 2026 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| 2027 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| 2028 | 0.37 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| 2029 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
Wood Duck Survey Routes in Florida
| Wildernes Pk | 9 | 2014 | 1993 |
| Kenansville | 7 | 1998 | 1971 |
| Palmdale | 7 | 2004 | 2004 |
| St Vincent I | 7 | 2018 | 2000 |
| Gardner | 6 | 1999 | 1992 |
| Scottsmoor | 5 | 2024 | 1969 |
| Bloxham | 5 | 2022 | 2006 |
| New Hope | 5 | 2010 | 2009 |
| Lake Buffum | 5 | 2021 | 1987 |
| Crewsville | 5 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Belmont | 4 | 2024 | 1966 |
| Dale Mabry | 4 | 1987 | 1966 |
| Ft Lonesome | 4 | 2008 | 1981 |
| Pinecrest | 4 | 1974 | 1970 |
| Alligator Pt | 4 | 2022 | 1998 |
| Nobleton | 4 | 2016 | 1990 |
| Sandy | 4 | 2006 | 1989 |
| Island Grove | 4 | 2021 | 1997 |
| Mabel 2 | 4 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Oak Grove | 3 | 2011 | 2001 |
| Broad Branch | 3 | 2021 | 1970 |
| Seminole Hls | 3 | 2000 | 1967 |
| Ft Gadsden | 3 | 1984 | 1976 |
| Hilliard | 3 | 2023 | 1970 |
| Belmore | 3 | 2022 | 1970 |
Wood Duck Population Trend in Other States
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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.