ATLANTIC FLYWAY 
Winter Trend Data - Atlantic Flyway 
l. In the Atlantic Flyway, weather conditions were satisfactory to good 
during the period of survey, Temperatures were extremely mild in New 
Newfoundland, the Maritimes, and Quebec, Flying conditions were 
satisfactory in all eastern Canadian areas except in Nova Scotia, where 
ground counts had to be substituted, In the northern Atlantic Flyway States, 
temperatures were milder than usual with more open water as a result. 
There were some delays due to poor flying conditions but for the most part 
it was felt that the counts were good. “In the southern Atlantic Flyway States, 
and in the West Indies flying conditions were satisfactory during the survey 
period, 
fn Percent Comparison of 1952 and 1953 Duck, Goose, Brant, Swan 
and Coot Population Index Figures - Atlantic Flyway (continental) 

Ered Ducks Geese Brant Swan Coot Total 
Canada +142 ~ i * - on © 128 
Atlantic Flyway States + 19 + 62 + A9 +54 +171 + 40 
West Indies - 28 - - - - 34 -~ 28 
Total + 20 + 60 + 49 +54 +159 + 38 
