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The uninhabited '''Cheyne Islands''' are members of the [[Queen Elizabeth Islands]] and the [[Canadian 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 {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on}} off eastern [[Bathurst Island]], they are situated near Reindeer Bay within western [[Penny Strait]].<ref name="bsc">{{cite web|url=http://www.bsc-eoc.org/iba/site.jsp?siteID=NU049|title=Cheyne Island|publisher=bsc-eoc.org|accessdate=2009-05-05}}</ref> |
The uninhabited '''Cheyne Islands''' are members of the [[Queen Elizabeth Islands]] and the [[Canadian 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 {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on}} off eastern [[Bathurst Island]], they are situated near Reindeer Bay within western [[Penny Strait]].<ref name="bsc">{{cite web|url=http://www.bsc-eoc.org/iba/site.jsp?siteID=NU049|title=Cheyne Island|publisher=bsc-eoc.org|accessdate=2009-05-05}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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These small [[alluvial]] islands, approximately {{convert|7|km|mi||abbr=on}} in size, with an elevation up to {{convert|3|m|ft|abbr=on}} [[above mean sea level|above sea level]], are characterized by barrens and rocky flats. |
These small [[alluvial]] islands, approximately {{convert|7|km|mi||abbr=on}} in size, with an elevation up to {{convert|3|m|ft|abbr=on}} [[above mean sea level|above sea level]], are characterized by barrens and rocky flats. |
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==Flora== |
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Moss can be found growing on the Middle and South islands. |
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==Fauna== |
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They are a Canadian [[Important Bird Area]] (#NU049) and a [[Key Habitat Site|Key Migratory Bird Terrestial Habitat site]] (NU site 5). Notable bird species include [[Ross's Gull]] and Northern [[Common Eider]].<ref name="ngps">{{cite web|url=http://www.ngps.nt.ca/Upload/Interveners/Environment%20Canada/key_terrestrial_part3_mar06.pdf|title=NU Site 5 - Cheyne Islands|publisher=ngps.nt.ca|pages=7|accessdate=2009-05-05}}</ref> |
They are a Canadian [[Important Bird Area]] (#NU049) and a [[Key Habitat Site|Key Migratory Bird Terrestial Habitat site]] (NU site 5). Notable bird species include [[Ross's Gull]] and Northern [[Common Eider]].<ref name="ngps">{{cite web|url=http://www.ngps.nt.ca/Upload/Interveners/Environment%20Canada/key_terrestrial_part3_mar06.pdf|title=NU Site 5 - Cheyne Islands|publisher=ngps.nt.ca|pages=7|accessdate=2009-05-05}}</ref> |
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 76°18′N 97°30′W / 76.3°N 97.5°W / 76.3; -97.5 |
| Archipelago | Queen Elizabeth Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
The uninhabited Cheyne Islands are members of the Queen Elizabeth Islands and the Canadian Arctic Archipelago in the Qikiqtaaluk RegionofNunavut, 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]
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.
Moss can be found growing on the Middle and South islands.
They are a Canadian Important Bird Area (#NU049) and a Key Migratory Bird Terrestial Habitat site (NU site 5). Notable bird species include Ross's Gull and Northern Common Eider.[2]
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