East Bay (Nunavut)
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.
| East Bay | |
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  East Bay | |
| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 64°0′0″N 81°59′59″W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 2,506 km2 (968 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
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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