MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY 
IOWA 
Weather and Water Conditions: - Annual rainfell and marsh conditions 
in Iowa do not vary much or change as rapidly as they do further west, and 1953 
has been an average year in ‘this respect. 
Breeding Population Indices: ~ Blue-winged teal, wood duck, mallard, ruddy, 
and redhead are the principal breeding ducks in Iowa in that order of importance. 
As far as was determined, the breeding population was much the same as in 1952. 
Production Indices: = Report on production not received in time to be included. 
Conclusions: - It seems likely that the production in Iowa will be about the 
same as in 1952.. 
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