MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY 
Canada Goose Broods and Adults - 1954 
Observed 
No. Average Total Computed for Stratum 
Stratum Broods No./Brood Young Adults “Young Adults Total 
Ontario C Not Sampled 

Manitoba C 3 4.0 12 7 2,190 1,277 3,467 
Manitoba D 1 5.0 5 4 162 130 292 
Sask. C ve | 
Sask. E 2 256 256 
Total 4 17 13 2,352 1,663 4,015 
Change in Canada goose totals for 1954 (Manitoba and Saskatchewan only) - 
increase 191.3 percent. . 
Conclusions - 
On the basis of information gathered during May and June, and in 
view of the favorable weather conditions which prevailed during May, June, 
and July, in the survey area it is estimated that a duck crop somewhat above 
average and definitely above 1954 will be produced in Northern Manitoba and 
Northern Saskatchewan. Although the breeding population was down signifi- 
cantly (38.7 percent) in Ontario this May, it is possible because of the 
favorable weather that a duck crop equal to that of last year may be produced 
in this area. 
MINNESOTA 
Weather and Water Conditions - 
Most observers estimated that the phenological development of the 
spring season was at least 10 days ahead of 1954. 
This year 3.0 water areas per square mile were tallied compared 
with 5.2 in 1954, 4.6 in 1953, 3.lin 1952, and 3.5 in 1951. Drought 
conditions prevailed over most of the State during much of May and including 
the time of the surveys. | 
Breeding Population Indices - 
| This year the breeding pair survey consisted of the usual auto 
transect routes, but in addition the aerial transects which were established 
in 1951 were flown again. 
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