
Table 4. Distribution of Direct Band Recoveries and Relative Recoyery 
Rates by Regions for Black Ducks Banded at Perch Lake, New York (1959 and 
1960 Hunting Season Recoveries Combined). al _ 

Recovery Area Adults Immatures 
Number Banded 187 1,150 
Northern Area: 

Number of Recoveries 7 (41%) 104 (78%) 
(N. Ye, Ne He > Mich. 5 (Per cent ao Total) : 
Ont., and Que. ) 
Recovery Rate in Per cent 3.74 9. 04 
Relative Recovery Rate 241 
Southem Area: 
(Ne Je, Pae, Dele, Mde, Number of Recoveries 10 (59%) 29 (22%) 
Ind., Kye, Vae, Tenn, (Per cent of Total) 
N.C, Gae, Miss., & 
Fla. ) Recovery Rate in Per cent 5.35 . 2-52 
Relative Recovery Rate 0.47 

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