ATLANTIC FLYWAY 
Winter Trend Data - Atlantic Flyway 
Weather conditions in the ATLANTIC FLYWAY during the winter 
survey period were much better than during 1954. The survey was conducted 
on schedule, except for minor delays in the Chesapeake Bay region, and along 
the north coast of Hispaniola. This year there was a large increase in the 
number of waterfowl wintering in and around Chesapeake Bay with correspond- 
ing decreased in other States. 
Percent Change in Atlantic Flyway (Continental) Populations Index Figures for 
Ducks, Geese, Brant, Swan and Coot from January 1954 to 1955 
Area . Ducks Geese Brant Swan Coot Total 
Canada * - 25 + 80 - * + = 22 
Atlantic Flyway 
States + 10 + 42 « £5 + 68 + 76 + 16 
West Indies +200 : _ - +54 +169 
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Total + 12. + 43 ~ 25 + 68 + 49 + 18 
* Newfoundland, Quebec and the Maritimes 
