Alberta
Recent rainfall has improved habitat conditions in most areas of the province. Conditions are now generally rated as fair to good. Upland nesting conditions are also good.
A strong breeding effort is underway, and all species are displaying breeding behavior. Lone drakes and bachelor groups of mallards are common, as are male pintails in the Prairie region. Canada geese are hatching, and broods are being reported throughout the province. The first duck broods are also starting to appear.
The outlook for production is average to above average as long as there is sufficient moisture to maintain wetland habitats. Semi-permanent wetlands are currently in good condition, and breeding duck populations appear to be higher than they were in 2011.
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