NORTHERN AIBERTA AND THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES 
Production Indices 
As of publication date, the only indication of 
production success that is available from northern Alberta and 
the Northwest Territories is a report from the aerial survey 
crew which stated that as.of July 28, broods were just be- 
ginning to make their appearance. During three other years 
when July surveys have been conducted (1951, 1952, and 1954) 
most of the broods of early nesting species were already on the 
water by this date and’ many had reached 3 to 5 weeks of age. 
Since both the mallard and pintail are normally early nesters, 
it is believed that production success for at least these two 
species will be small. 
Conclusions 
Although it is estimated that production success will 
be well below normal for the bulk of the birds which moved into 
the area this year, the very large increase in adult birds will 
result in a moderate. increase in fall flight as compared to last 
year. 
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