Protected Area · Canada
Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a protected area in Canada, covering 3,169,692 acres (1,282,730 ha), established in 1965.
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Canada |
| Area | 3,169,692 acres (1,282,730 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 73.2494° N, 78.5875° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary
The Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a migratory bird sanctuary in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of 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. At 1,282,731 ha (3,169,700 acres), it is Nunavut's second largest MBS after the Ahiak Migratory Bird Sanctuary (formerly the Queen Maud Gulf Migratory Bird Sanctuary).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Pond Inlet Airport (YIO) · Pond Inlet, Canada · 40.7 miles away
- Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) · Arctic Bay, Canada · 130.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary?
Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary is in Canada (73.2494° N, 78.5875° W).
When was Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary established?
Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary?
Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary covers 3,169,692 acres (1,282,730 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3423148 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bylot_Island_Migratory_Bird_Sanctuary — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).