Winter Trend Data - Atlantic Flyway 
In the ATLANTIC FLYWAY adverse weather conditions were 
encountered during the survey period, which were believed responsible 
for shifts in location of waterfowl populations. Flyway conditions were 
unsatisfactory throughout much of the survey period with resultant 
delays and possible double counting or omission. In spite of the cold 
fronts which hit the North and Middle Atlantic States just prior to and 
during the survey, the total estimated waterfowl for the South Atlantic 
States was only half that of the corresponding time last year. In the 
West Indies, flying conditions were satisfactory during the survey period. 
Percent Change in Atlantic Flyway (Continental) Populations Index Figures 
for Ducks, Geese, Brant, Swan and Coot from January 1953 to 1954 
Area Ducks Geese Brant Swan Coot Total 
Canada * 411.5 -21.8 - = | +10.2 
Atlantic Flyway States -17.3 -24.4 457.9 - 4.3 -76.3 -28.1 
West Indies -44,4 = ~ = -10.9 -39.8 
Total -17.0 ~24.4 +57.9 - 4.3 -74.9 -27.4 
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