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Duck Numbers Remain Strong this Year Despite slight declines, most species remain well above long-term averages ![]() Of the 10 species surveyed, 7 were similar to last year’s estimates, including mallards. Scaup and blue-winged teal were significantly below last year’s estimates. Wigeon were 23 percent above last year. Mallards, similar in number to 2012, are 36 percent above the long-term average. Two species (northern pintail and scaup) remained below their long-term average and North American Waterfowl Management Plan goals. View all the data and get a species-by-species breakdown at www.ducks.org/2013ducknumbers. | |