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Brood Production 
The summary of production data from 168 comparable areas is presented 
in Table I. There appears to be no significant change in the number of broods 
produced. The average brood size is lower for the two most important nesting 
species--black duck and wood duck. Many observers reported difficulty in finding 
the birds due to high water, which kept the broods back in the heavy cover. There 
seemed to be unanimity in the excellent rearing conditions. 
Summary 
Table I indicates no significant change in production in the Northeastern 
States. Late season and high water, with resultant late nesting and renesting 
attempts, make the data presented in Table I conservative in nature. Populations 
of the principal species, the black duck and the wood duck, will be at least as high 
as last year, with a good possibility of improvement. 
