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A pair of whistling swans was observed with a brood of four cygnets along 
the Wisconsin River in Oneida county for the first record of this species breeding 
in Wisconsin. 
Summary 
The spring waterfowl migration arrived in Wisconsin on schedule to find 
above -normal temperatures and a lack of temporary water areas. 
Recognizing (1) that brood observations were made with relatively high 
water levels existing; (2) that the figure on the breeding duck pairs per acre was 
about the same as the 1953 high figure; (3) that the average brood size remained 
high, as it was in 1953; (4) that a greater percent of the female ducks apparently 
did not nest successfully; and (5) that the young per breeding pair of ducks showed 
a substantial decrease, it is concluded that waterfowl production in Wisconsin 
decreased slightly in 1954 from the high level existing in 1953. However, compared 
to the past three years (1951-1953), the 1954 production level is considered good. 
Summary of Summer Waterfowl Banding Operations 
No trapping and banding of wild ducks was carried out between June 15 and 
September 15. A breakdown of the Canada geese which were banded and released 
is presented below. 
Adult Immature 
Species Male Female Male Female is Total 
Canada Geese (Wild) 10 3 - = . 13 
Canada Geese (Propagated) = - 44 33 1 78 
Snow Geese l = 
