East Bay (Nunavut)
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| East Bay | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 64°0′0″N 81°59′59″W / 64.00000°N 81.99972°WCoordinates: 64°0′0″N 81°59′59″W / 64.00000°N 81.99972°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 2,506 km2 (968 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
East Bay is a waterway in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Hudson Bay off eastern Southampton Island. Caribou Island lies to the north of the bay's mouth.
Geography [edit]
The habitat is characterized by tundra, sedge, grassy meadows, inlets, coastal marine features, rocky flats and barrens. The elevation rises up to 122 m (400 ft) above sea level.
Fauna [edit]
Main article: East Bay Migratory Bird Sanctuary
East bay is a notable bird area. It is designated as a migratory bird sanctuary, Important Bird Area, and Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat.[1]
References [edit]
- ^ "East Bay/Native Bay". bsc-eoc.org. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
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