PACIFIC FLYWAY 
_ Winter Trend Data - Pacific Flyway 
In the PACIFIC FLYWAY survey Sadi ions were generally satisfactory 
for obtaining good counts. Surveys in Alaska were delayed in the Kodiak and 
Wrangell areas by adverse weather. In British Columbia above normal 
precipitation and mild weather created considerable open water and waterfowl 
were dispersed widely. Washington experienced above average rainfall with 
typical winter conditions. Weather conditions in Idaho were favorable for the 
survey with the main water areas of the State generally open. Blizzards in 
Montana delayed the survey but no adverse weather was experienced in Utah 
during the period. Oregon water conditions west of the Cascades were not 
as favorable to waterfowl as in past years due to reduced fall rainfall but 
east of the Cascades water levels were above normal. Except for high winds 
on January 7, survey conditions in Nevada were considered very good. The 
winter in California was mild and conditions were satisfactory during the 
survey for obtaining good counts and aerial photographs. Arizona had normal 
winter weather but experienced below normal water levels. Conditions were 
satisfactory during thé survey flights in Mexico where water levels were 
generally good, with only local exceptions. | 
Percent Change in Pacific Flyway (Continental) Population Index Figures 
for Ducks, Geese, Brant, Swan and Coot - January 1953 to January 1954 
(Comparable Coverage) 

Area Ducks Geese Brant Swan Coot Total 
Alaska - 6.2 + 17.0 - - - - 5,1 
Canada* -21.6 ~ 18.2 +85.0 + 8.7 + 57,3 -23.5 
Pacific Flyway States + 4.1 - 8.0 -31,3 - 4.4 + 49.4 + 6,7 
- Mexico, West Coast (+50.6 4143.5 - 1.8 - +145,4 +48, 8 
Total +6.2 - 7.3 14.4 -3.4 + 46.8 + 8,0 
% British Columbia and Alberta. 
