Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary
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LocationSouthampton Island, Kivalliq, Nunavut, Canada
Nearest townPond Inlet
Coordinates73°14′58″N 78°35′15″W / 73.24944°N 78.58750°W / 73.24944; -78.58750
Area12,635 km2 (4,878 sq mi)
Established1965

The Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a migratory bird sanctuary in Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut, Canada. Located on Bylot Island, it was federally designated in 1965, and is classified as Category IV by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It was created to protect the nesting grounds of thick-billed murre, black-legged kittiwake and greater snow goose.[1]

At 1,282,731 hectares, it is Nunavut's second largest MBS after the Queen Maud Gulf Migratory Bird Sanctuary.[2] Of its overall size, 176,515 ha (681.53 sq mi) is a marine area,[1] with marine, intertidal, and subtidal components.[3]

Other designations

The sanctuary is a part of three Canadian Important Bird Areas: Cape Graham Moore, Cape Hay, and Southwest Bylot. Part of it is also included in the Sirmilik National Park.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary". Government of Canada. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Migratory bird sanctuaries across Canada: Nunavut". Government of Canada. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Bylot Island". mpaglobal.org. Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2009-09-08.


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