California Releases Waterfowl Survey Results, Names Duck Stamp Winner
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has completed its 2025 waterfowl breeding population survey. The results of the annual survey show that, when compared to 2024 numbers, both mallard and total duck species have increased.
Breeding Duck Population Rises Five Percent
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently released its “Waterfowl Population Status, 2024” report, and for the first time since 2015 it reflects a rise in numbers.
Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Results
The breeding population of ducks declined seven percent this spring, while pond counts dropped by nine percent compared to last year, according to the 2023 Waterfowl Population Status report released by the USFWS.
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