greater snow goose population in the Atlantic Flyway has decreased 
during the past several years also, although not to the same 
degree. Snow geese reached a peak population in 1954, and the 
1959 wintering index stands 27 percent below this level. 
The Whistling swan population remains unchanged as 
compared to 1958 but agsin the population index represents a con- 
siderable decrease (minus 69 percent) from a peak population 
reached in 1955. . 
A small increase was recorded in the wintering population 
of American brant. The population trend of this species has been 
generally upward during the last 11 years and is in good condition. 
A small decrease in the wintering populations of coot was 
recorded. The popuiation trend in this species seems to have been 
generally downward during the past 11 years. 
Percent Change from 1958 to 1959 in Duck, Goose, Brant, Swan 
and Coot Populations - Atlantie Flyway (Comparable Coverage 


Area : Ducks Geese Brant Swan Coot Total 

Atlantic ae 
Flyway States - 0.1 - 7.8 £ 3.0 - O.4 ~ 21.1 - 3.3 

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