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Substantial increases are shown here for the two principal breeding species: 
the black duck and the wood duck. Little information was available for the ringed- 
neck duck, gadwall, and Canada goose; however, the data on hand indicate an 
increase for these three species. The status of the goldeneye remains unchanged. 
Undoubtedly, the early high water caused the abandonment of many nests, 
especially in the more rugged terrain of the region. Later flash floods occurring 
in late May and early June were not as damaging, being more local in nature and 
in some areas occurring after the peak of hatch. The high-water levels maintained 
have been decidedly beneficial in aiding brood survival. All competent observers 
indicated the excellent rearing conditions. Whether the July drought will offset 
these gains is not known at this time. 
State personnel and others who did extensive work over large sections of 
their States have remarked that the production situation is at least as good as last 
year and in many instances better. 
Summary 
To date, the production data on our major nesting species, the black duck 
and the wood duck, show a definite increase. Other species, as the gadwall, | 
mallard, ringneck, and Canada goose, show an upward trend, based on limited 
information. Only the blue-winged teal population has shown a downward trend. 
‘The status of the goldeneye remains unchanged. 
