Cheyne Islands
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Penny Strait |
| Coordinates | 76°18′N 097°30′W / 76.300°N 97.500°W / 76.300; -97.500 (Cheyne Islands) |
| Archipelago | Queen Elizabeth Islands Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The uninhabited Cheyne Islands are members of the Queen Elizabeth Islands and the Arctic Archipelago in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. The group is made up of three islands known as North Island, Middle Island, and South Island. Located approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) off eastern Bathurst Island, they are situated near Reindeer Bay within western Penny Strait.[1]
Geography
[edit ]These small alluvial islands, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) in size, with an elevation up to 3 m (9.8 ft) above sea level, are characterized by barrens and rocky flats.
Flora
[edit ]Moss can be found growing on the Middle and South islands.
Fauna
[edit ]They are a Canadian Important Bird Area (#NU049) and a Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat site (NU site 5). Notable bird species include Ross's gull and northern common eider.[2]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Cheyne Island". bsc-eoc.org. Archived from the original on 2012年03月19日. Retrieved 2009年05月05日.
- ^ "NU Site 5 - Cheyne Islands" (PDF). ngps.nt.ca. p. 7. Retrieved 2009年05月05日.[permanent dead link ]
External links
[edit ]- Cheyne Islands in the Atlas of Canada - Toporama; Natural Resources Canada
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