Most ducks since ’55

[Survey doesn’t say most ever, just most since 1955 – ed.]

North America had 49.2 million ducks this spring, a record high in the Waterfowl and Breeding Habitat Survey conducted annually since 1955.

The continent also had 7.18 million ponds in May, 40% above the long-term average.

Via Survey: North America has most breeding ducks in history @ JS On the Trail Blog.