E. Helm Survey Quotations

The estimate of nearly three million ducks recorded on this survey is 15 percent higher than last month, and 20 percent higher than the 2.5 million estimated in January of 2005.

The large influx of ducks into the state since the November survey is undoubtedly due to recent severe cold fronts bringing freezing temperatures and snow to northern and mid-latitude areas of the Central and Mississippi Flyway. Combined with persistent drought to the north, conditions were favorable for waterfowl migration into Louisiana.