East Bay (Nunavut)

Summary

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
East Bay is located in Nunavut
East Bay
East Bay
LocationHudson Bay
Coordinates64°0′0″N 81°59′59″W / 64.00000°N 81.99972°W / 64.00000; -81.99972 (East Bay)
Basin countriesCanada
Surface area2,506 km2 (968 sq mi)
SettlementsUninhabited

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

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

  1. ^ "East Bay/Native Bay". bsc-eoc.org. Archived from the original on 2011-06-12. Retrieved 2009-05-05.