http://www.edenprairienews.com/news/environment/duck-numbers-down-similar-last-year-5571 Comments for "Duck numbers down, but similar to last year" en http://www.edenprairienews.com/news/environment/duck-numbers-down-similar-last-year-5571 <p> MEMPHIS, Tenn. − July 7, 2008 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its preliminary report today on mid-continent breeding ducks and habitats, based on surveys conducted in May and early June. Total duck populations were estimated at 37.3 million breeding ducks on the surveyed area. <span>This estimate represents a 9 percent decline over last year's estimate of 41.2 million birds, but remains 11 percent above the 1955-2007 long-term average.</span> </p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.edenprairienews.com/news/environment/duck-numbers-down-similar-last-year-5571">read more</a></p> http://www.edenprairienews.com/news/environment/duck-numbers-down-similar-last-year-5571#comments Environment Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:11:46 -0500 dan huss 5571 at http://www.edenprairienews.com