The ground counts on key state waterfowl refuges of lone 
males, lone females and pairs indicate that there has been a decrease 
on these areas. Ogden Bay has had an increase in Mallard, Shoveller, 
Cinnamon Teal and Blue-Winged Teal. The Redheads have decreased in 
numbers over last year. The Farmington Bay Refuge and Public Shooting 
Grounds have had large drops in their breeding population which can be 
attributed to the construction work taking place during the nesting 
season on those areas. 
Production Indices - 
At the present time, indications are that the goose broods 
on Ogden Bay are about the same as in 1953. Goose broods on Farming- 
ton Bay have increased, while numbers of broods on the Public Shooting 
Grounds were down due to.construction activity during the nesting 
season. Preliminary reports also indicate that there are fewer broods 
of redheads coming off the State refuges. 
Conclusion - 
In view of the drought conditions, it is estimated that 
somewhat fewer birds will be produced in Utah this year. 
SASKATCHEWAN 
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