: ll. The colony of blue and snow geese at Eskimo Point was 
estimated at 13,000 adults. In 1953, when the colony was last observed, the 
number was estimated to be 15, 000. 
Forecast 
On the basis of information gathered during May and July, 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 of somewhat above 
average will be produced in Northern Manitoba and Northern Saskatchewan. 
Although the breeding population was down significantly (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. 
