Brant present the only ray of sunshine in an otherwise gloomy 
outlook. The breeding population of this species as measured in January 
1958 increased about 20 percent over 1957 and for the past 5 years has 
consistently been above the 10-year average. In view of the increase in 
breeding population it is estimated that there will be a corresponding 
increase in the 1958 fall flight. 
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