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Using available information, we estimate that 19 of the 20 birds in the first translocated flock were still alive 2 days after their release, and at least 8 birds from the second flock were alive 2 days after their release. On 2 different occasions, a banded gosling was seen in a large flock of geese, at least some of which were not among the translocated birds. Therefore, we can conclude that some of the translocated geese were mingling with the resident birds. We is recommend that Mallard Pond continue to be used as a release site on Nizki because the area immediately surrounding the pond provides good shelter and foraging habitat for geese and because of its proximity to Mallard Cove, which provides excellent boat access.