MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY 
Hens and Bachelor Average Size 
Broods Per Young Per Ducks Per of Broods 
Year Lineal Mile Lineal Mile Lineal Mile Observed 
1949 47 2.75 6.50 6.00 
1950 . 34 2.32 5, 50 5.87 
1951 ree 2.20 3.31 5. 76 
1952 - 70 3.92 3.21 4.60 
1953 eh 3.63 4.32 6.10 
1954 . 20 1.67 4.60 6.24 
1955 . 64 4.65 5.09 6.28 

Conclusions - 
It is estimated that the 1955 fall flight of ducks from Michigan will 
be somewhat greater than in 1954, 
OHIO 
Weather and Water Conditions - 
Weather and water conditions, with the exception of the Lake Erie 
marsh area, were in general favorable to waterfowl production in Ohio during 
1955. In northern Ohio spring storms, particularly the storm of May 14, 
inundated much of the Lake Erie marshes offecting a heavy loss of nests and 
eggs. The inland lakes and streams were about normal and favorabie to water- 
fowl production. 
Breeding Population Indices - 
Breeding pair surveys were conducted through the Lake Erie marshes 
by aerial transects, at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area by boat and foot and on 
107 lineal miles of stream by float trips. The aerial transects and the float trips 
were conducted twice, once during April and again in May. The surveys at 
Magee Marsh were made periodically throughout the spring by the area manager. 
Table 1 - Aerial Breeding Pair Survey - Lake Erie Marshes (80 Linear Miles) 

Pairs Pairs Per Sq. Mi. ? 
Species 1954 1955 1954 1955 % Change 
Mallard 71 83 Heel 8.3 + 17 
Black Duck 91 79 9.1 7.2 - 13 
Blue-winged Teal 1] 10 1.1 1.0 - 10 
Wood Duck 5 6 5 6 + 20 
Total 178°. 178 «17.8 17.8 None’ 
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