8 U.S. Forest Service
8.1 Region 1
Region 1 National Forests
Region 1 National Forests: Total
We obtained results for Region 1 National Forests: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from 29 strata.
Field technicians completed 165 of 162 planned surveys (102%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 1643 point counts within the 165 surveyed grid cells between May 25 and July 8. They detected 173 bird species, including 6 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 200 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 9 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 83 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 1 National Forests: Total for 200 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 9 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 108 species.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
We obtained results for Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 132 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 1 and July 1. They detected 62 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 121 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest for 121 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.
Bitterroot National Forest
We obtained results for Bitterroot National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 117 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between June 13 and July 8. They detected 86 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 119 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 24 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Bitterroot National Forest for 119 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 24 species.
Clearwater National Forest
We obtained results for Clearwater National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed 11 of 10 planned surveys (110%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 109 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between June 1 and July 7. They detected 59 bird species, including 2 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 106 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Clearwater National Forest for 107 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Custer National Forest
We obtained results for Custer National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from four strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 176 point counts within the 15 surveyed grid cells between June 8 and June 29. They detected 106 bird species, including 10 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 161 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 13 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Custer National Forest for 161 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 13 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 37 species.
Flathead National Forest
We obtained results for Flathead National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 91 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 14 and July 2. They detected 58 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 109 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Flathead National Forest for 109 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
Gallatin National Forest
We obtained results for Gallatin National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 92 point counts within the 9 surveyed grid cells between May 31 and June 30. They detected 65 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 120 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 20 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Gallatin National Forest for 120 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Helena National Forest
We obtained results for Helena National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 90 point counts within the 9 surveyed grid cells between May 26 and June 27. They detected 70 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Helena National Forest for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.
Idaho Panhandle National Forest
We obtained results for Idaho Panhandle National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 220 point counts within the 26 surveyed grid cells between May 26 and July 7. They detected 75 bird species, including 6 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 120 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 35 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Idaho Panhandle National Forest for 119 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 37 species.
Kootenai National Forest
We obtained results for Kootenai National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed 33 of 32 planned surveys (103%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 301 point counts within the 33 surveyed grid cells between May 25 and June 30. They detected 98 bird species, including 7 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 135 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 40 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Kootenai National Forest for 134 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 36 species.
Lewis and Clark National Forest
We obtained results for Lewis and Clark National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 108 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between May 27 and June 29. They detected 71 bird species, including 2 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 130 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Lewis and Clark National Forest for 130 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 18 species.
Lolo National Forest
We obtained results for Lolo National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 76 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between May 28 and July 8. They detected 80 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 131 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Lolo National Forest for 132 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 28 species.
Nez Perce National Forest
We obtained results for Nez Perce National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed 11 of 10 planned surveys (110%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 131 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between June 3 and June 27. They detected 62 bird species, including 2 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 112 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Nez Perce National Forest for 112 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.
Region 1 National Grasslands
Region 1 National Grasslands: Total
We obtained results for Region 1 National Grasslands: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed 13 of 15 planned surveys (87%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 169 point counts within the 13 surveyed grid cells between May 22 and July 17. They detected 78 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 127 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 11 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 1 National Grasslands: Total for 127 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Cedar River National Grassland
We obtained results for Cedar River National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 53 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 26 and July 17. They detected 43 bird species, including 11 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 78 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 5 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Cedar River National Grassland for 79 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 10 species.
Grand River National Grassland
We obtained results for Grand River National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 72 point counts within the 5 surveyed grid cells between May 22 and May 27. They detected 37 bird species, including 9 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 76 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 8 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Grand River National Grassland for 76 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 10 species.
Little Missouri National Grassland
We obtained results for Little Missouri National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed 4 of 6 planned surveys (67%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 44 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between July 4 and July 6. They detected 53 bird species, including 8 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 101 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 8 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Little Missouri National Grassland for 101 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 13 species.
8.2 Region 2
Region 2 National Forests
Region 2 National Forests: Total
We obtained results for Region 2 National Forests: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from 22 strata.
Field technicians completed 162 of 165 planned surveys (98%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 1766 point counts within the 162 surveyed grid cells between May 22 and July 18. They detected 174 bird species, including 15 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 219 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 23 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 92 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 2 National Forests: Total for 220 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 23 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 107 species.
Black Hills National Forest
We obtained results for Black Hills National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 93 point counts within the 8 surveyed grid cells between May 24 and July 17. They detected 65 bird species, including 4 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 100 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 13 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Black Hills National Forest for 99 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 8 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
We obtained results for Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed 32 of 34 planned surveys (94%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 326 point counts within the 32 surveyed grid cells between June 5 and July 18. They detected 88 bird species, including 13 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 114 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 35 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests for 114 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 36 species.
Bighorn National Forest
We obtained results for Bighorn National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 129 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 14 and July 15. They detected 48 bird species, including 7 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 101 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Bighorn National Forest for 101 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre and Gunnison National Forests
We obtained results for Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre and Gunnison National Forests by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 101 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between May 27 and July 17. They detected 63 bird species, including 6 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 106 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 18 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre and Gunnison National Forests for 108 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.
Medicine Bow National Forest
We obtained results for Medicine Bow National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 213 point counts within the 17 surveyed grid cells between June 9 and July 13. They detected 98 bird species, including 5 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 140 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 32 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Medicine Bow National Forest for 140 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 32 species.
Nebraska National Forests (Nebraska and Samuel R. McKelvie)
We obtained results for Nebraska National Forests (Nebraska and Samuel R. McKelvie) by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 151 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between May 22 and June 24. They detected 81 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 130 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 11 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Nebraska National Forests (Nebraska and Samuel R. McKelvie) for 129 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests
We obtained results for Pike and San Isabel National Forests by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 69 point counts within the 8 surveyed grid cells between June 9 and July 17. They detected 60 bird species, including 4 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 96 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Pike and San Isabel National Forests for 96 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Rio Grande National Forest
We obtained results for Rio Grande National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed 11 of 12 planned surveys (92%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 126 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between June 22 and July 18. They detected 67 bird species, including 5 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 127 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Rio Grande National Forest for 127 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.
Routt National Forest
We obtained results for Routt National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 155 point counts within the 14 surveyed grid cells between June 22 and July 17. They detected 66 bird species, including 5 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 122 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 27 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Routt National Forest for 121 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 28 species.
San Juan National Forest
We obtained results for San Juan National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 166 point counts within the 16 surveyed grid cells between June 4 and July 16. They detected 95 bird species, including 8 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 128 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 26 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout San Juan National Forest for 126 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 29 species.
Shoshone National Forest
We obtained results for Shoshone National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 124 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between June 23 and July 11. They detected 85 bird species, including 6 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 145 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Shoshone National Forest for 145 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
White River National Forest
We obtained results for White River National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 113 point counts within the 13 surveyed grid cells between June 10 and July 10. They detected 69 bird species, including 7 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 122 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 9 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 24 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout White River National Forest for 122 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 9 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.
Region 2 National Grasslands
Region 2 National Grasslands: Total
We obtained results for Region 2 National Grasslands: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from eight strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 488 point counts within the 38 surveyed grid cells between May 9 and June 29. They detected 114 bird species, including 14 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 181 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 19 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 2 National Grasslands: Total for 183 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 21 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.
Comanche National Grassland
We obtained results for Comanche National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 57 point counts within the 5 surveyed grid cells between May 22 and June 1. They detected 36 bird species, including 9 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 94 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 4 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Comanche National Grassland for 94 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 5 species.
Cimarron National Grassland
We obtained results for Cimarron National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 41 point counts within the 3 surveyed grid cells between May 9 and May 17. They detected 29 bird species, including 15 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 46 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 1 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 4 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Cimarron National Grassland for 47 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 1 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 7 species.
Nebraska National Grasslands (Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre and Oglala)
We obtained results for Nebraska National Grasslands (Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre and Oglala) by compiling and jointly analyzing data from four strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 211 point counts within the 16 surveyed grid cells between May 21 and June 29. They detected 81 bird species, including 10 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 136 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 12 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 8 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Nebraska National Grasslands (Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre and Oglala) for 137 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 13 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 11 species.
Public Lands on Pawnee National Grassland
We obtained results for Public Lands on Pawnee National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 107 point counts within the 8 surveyed grid cells between May 21 and June 8. They detected 29 bird species, including 11 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 50 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 5 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Public Lands on Pawnee National Grassland for 50 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 7 species.
Thunder Basin National Grassland
We obtained results for Thunder Basin National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 72 point counts within the 6 surveyed grid cells between May 18 and May 24. They detected 43 bird species, including 11 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 106 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 2 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Thunder Basin National Grassland for 107 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 9 species.
8.3 Region 3
Region 3 National Forests
Region 3 National Forests: Total
We obtained results for Region 3 National Forests: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from 18 strata.
Field technicians completed 133 of 132 planned surveys (101%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 1397 point counts within the 133 surveyed grid cells between April 30 and July 10. They detected 179 bird species, including 22 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 195 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 25 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 89 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 3 National Forests: Total for 192 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 25 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 96 species.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
We obtained results for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed 12 of 11 planned surveys (109%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 116 point counts within the 12 surveyed grid cells between May 9 and June 20. They detected 89 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 83 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest for 82 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 29 species.
Carson National Forest
We obtained results for Carson National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 119 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 8 and July 10. They detected 82 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 78 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Carson National Forest for 78 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 34 species.
Cibola National Forest
We obtained results for Cibola National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 127 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between May 11 and July 8. They detected 81 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 76 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 24 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Cibola National Forest for 75 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 29 species.
Coconino National Forest
We obtained results for Coconino National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 103 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between April 30 and June 18. They detected 78 bird species, including 4 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 158 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 20 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Coconino National Forest for 159 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.
Coronado National Forest
We obtained results for Coronado National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 200 point counts within the 20 surveyed grid cells between May 1 and June 18. They detected 119 bird species, including 27 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 134 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 25 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 33 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Coronado National Forest for 135 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 25 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 40 species.
Gila National Forest
We obtained results for Gila National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 117 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between May 10 and June 12. They detected 102 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 92 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Gila National Forest for 91 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 28 species.
Kaibab National Forest
We obtained results for Kaibab National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 232 point counts within the 20 surveyed grid cells between May 15 and June 11. They detected 93 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 136 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 38 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Kaibab National Forest for 135 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 3 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 45 species.
Lincoln National Forest
We obtained results for Lincoln National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 99 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between May 21 and June 25. They detected 83 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 80 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 13 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Lincoln National Forest for 80 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.
Prescott National Forest
We obtained results for Prescott National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 79 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between April 30 and June 12. They detected 70 bird species, including 11 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 60 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 11 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 11 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Prescott National Forest for 60 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 11 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Santa Fe National Forest
We obtained results for Santa Fe National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 100 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 18 and July 10. They detected 77 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 70 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 29 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Santa Fe National Forest for 68 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 31 species.
Tonto National Forest
We obtained results for Tonto National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 105 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between April 30 and June 29. They detected 96 bird species, including 15 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 130 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 19 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 10 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Tonto National Forest for 130 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 19 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 13 species.
8.4 Region 4
Region 4 National Forests
Region 4 National Forest Total
We obtained results for Region 4 National Forest Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from 36 strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 1437 point counts within the 143 surveyed grid cells between May 11 and July 12. They detected 168 bird species, including 6 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 212 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 85 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Region 4 National Forest Total for 210 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 106 species.
Ashley National Forest
We obtained results for Ashley National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 91 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between May 26 and July 12. They detected 55 bird species, including 3 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 121 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 6 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Ashley National Forest for 121 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 10 species.
Boise National Forest
We obtained results for Boise National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 81 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between May 30 and July 12. They detected 75 bird species, including 5 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 116 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Boise National Forest for 115 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 6 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
We obtained results for Bridger-Teton National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 105 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 22 and July 12. They detected 75 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 129 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 7 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Bridger-Teton National Forest for 129 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 10 species.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
We obtained results for Caribou-Targhee National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from six strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 138 point counts within the 13 surveyed grid cells between June 7 and July 8. They detected 90 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 152 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Caribou-Targhee National Forest for 153 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.
Dixie National Forest
We obtained results for Dixie National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 103 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between May 11 and July 8. They detected 74 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 116 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Dixie National Forest for 116 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.
Fishlake National Forest
We obtained results for Fishlake National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 120 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between May 26 and July 3. They detected 66 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 108 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Fishlake National Forest for 107 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
We obtained results for Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from five strata.
Field technicians completed 20 of 19 planned surveys (105%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 195 point counts within the 20 surveyed grid cells between May 14 and July 4. They detected 96 bird species, including 5 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 132 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 18 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest for 132 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 5 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Manti-La Sal National Forest
We obtained results for Manti-La Sal National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 143 point counts within the 15 surveyed grid cells between June 15 and July 7. They detected 68 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 145 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 18 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Manti-La Sal National Forest for 145 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 4 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.
Payette National Forest
We obtained results for Payette National Forest by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 79 point counts within the 10 surveyed grid cells between June 19 and July 9. They detected 69 bird species, including 1 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 114 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 13 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Payette National Forest for 116 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
We obtained results for Salmon-Challis National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 124 point counts within the 11 surveyed grid cells between June 14 and July 7. They detected 70 bird species, including 6 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 115 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Salmon-Challis National Forest for 115 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 7 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.
Sawtooth National Forest
We obtained results for Sawtooth National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 131 point counts within the 12 surveyed grid cells between June 17 and July 9. They detected 66 bird species, including 2 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 129 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 24 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Sawtooth National Forest for 129 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 2 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 30 species.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
We obtained results for Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest by compiling and jointly analyzing data from five strata.
Field technicians completed 12 of 13 planned surveys (92%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 127 point counts within the 12 surveyed grid cells between June 9 and July 12. They detected 71 bird species, including 0 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 125 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 12 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest for 125 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 16 species.
Curlew National Grassland
We obtained results for Curlew National Grassland by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.
Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2024. Technicians conducted 51 point counts within the 5 surveyed grid cells between May 27 and June 1. They detected 36 bird species, including 5 priority species.
Bird Conservancy estimated densities (birds per square kilometer) for 78 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 6 species.
Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of occupied plots throughout Curlew National Grassland for 78 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 8 species.