East Bay (Nunavut)
| East Bay | |
|---|---|
  East Bay | |
| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 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
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
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
- ^ "East Bay/Native Bay". bsc-eoc.org. Archived from the original on 2011-06-12. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
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