Winter Trend Data - Atlantic Flyway 
Weather conditions during the survey period in 1956 were 
generally favorable and it is believed that the data are reasonably compar- 
able to previous years. 
Percent Change in Atlantic Flyway (Continental) Population. Index Figures for 
Ducks, Geese, Brant, Swan and Coot from January 1955 to 1956 

Area Ducks Geese Brant Swan Coot Total 
a a Rr 
Canada* -23 -45 = + = ~25 
Atlantic Flyway 
States -10 + 3 -ll -56 +38 - 4 
Total -10 + 2 -ll -56 +38 =- 5 
* Newfoundland, Quebec and the Maritimes. 
92 
