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In the traditional survey area, which includes strata 1-18, 20-50, and 75-77, the total duck population estimate (excluding scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks, mergansers, and wood ducks) was 40.9 million birds. This estimate was similar to last year’s estimate of 42 million birds, and was 21% above the long-term average.

Strata and transects of the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey (Yellow = traditional survey area, green = eastern survey area).