
PACIFIC FLYWAY 
Total Breeding Population Indices - 1955 and 1956 - Northern Alberta and 
Northwest Territories 









Percent 
Species 1955 1956 Change 
Scaup 1,150,100 1,219,100 + 6 
Pintail 105, 600 277, 700 +163 
Mallard 293,100 466,000 + 59 
Baldpate 228,500 201,100 - l2 
Shoveler 21,750 41, 800 + 92 
Green-winged Teal 79,100 107, 600 + 36 
Canvasback 29, 700 20, 800 - 30 
Goldeneye 86, 600 32, 900 - 62 
Bufflehead 160, 950 120, 700 - 25 
Ringneck 18,050 54, 800 +204 
Redhead 28,950 22,000 - 24 
Blue-winged Teal 11,100 9,000 - 19 
Total Favored Ducks 2,213,500 2,573,500 + 16 
Scoter 706, 250 812, 200 + 15 
Merganser 93,600 130,100 + 39 
Old Squaw 106, 750 169, 700 + 59 
Total Ducks 3,120,100 3,685,500 + 18 
Canada Goose 22, 700 63, 300 +179 
White-fronted Goose 2, 800 7,800 +178 
Swan 11, 750 15,050 + 28 
Conclusions - 
It is estimated that the fall flight from this area will be at least equal 
to 1955, and there is a possibility that it will be somewhat larger. 
SOUTHERN ALBERTA 
Weather and Water Conditions - 
Water conditions varied considerably from southern to northern portions 
of Alberta. Southern districts show the effects of a poor run-off, northeastern 
areas are well-nigh flooded from a heavy run-off. Some regions of the prairie 
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