MONTANA -~ Continued 
The general increase in ducks, noted in the May survey, 
is probably due to improved water conditions. Since the May 
survey there has been a further increase of breeding waterfowl 
show up in Montana. Some of these birds are nesting late. What 
the percent of increase in breeding birds over the May survey is 
undetermined as yet. 
‘This later influx of waterfowl may be some of the dis- 
placed waterfowl from the reported drought stricken prairie 
provinces of Canada. 
Canada Goose Surveys 
The Canada goose population and production trend in the 
Hi-Line and Flathead Units remain unchanged, with possibly a 
Blight drop in production. 
The Canada goose population and production trend in the 
Great Falls Piedmont Areas are down from the previous year. 
A survey of the Canada goose population and production 
was initieted in the Helena Area. ‘The data collected are 
presented in Tables 4 and 5. 
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