Digges Sound facts for kids
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Digges Sound (7) and surrounding islands and mainland. Click on image for full legend.
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 Digges Sound
Location in Nunavut
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| Coordinates | 62°55′N 077°58′W / 62.917°N 77.967°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
Digges Sound is an important waterway in the Canadian Arctic. It is located in Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut, Canada. This sound is where the Hudson Strait meets the northeastern part of Hudson Bay. It sits near the northern tip of the Ungava Peninsula, between Digges Islands and Cape Wolstenholme. The town of Ivujivik, Quebec, is on the south coast of the sound. It is the most northern town in any Canadian province!
The explorer Henry Hudson named many places in the Arctic after people who helped pay for his trips. Digges Sound was named to honor Dudley Digges, one of his supporters.
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Exploring Digges Sound: A Canadian Arctic Waterway
The Landscape of Digges Sound
The area around Digges Sound is about 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi) (4.6 square miles) in size. It has high rocky cliffs that can reach up to 300 m (980 ft) (984 feet) above sea level. Imagine towering rocks meeting the water!
Amazing Animals of Digges Sound
Digges Sound is home to many wonderful animals! You can spot different kinds of birds here. These include the black guillemot, the Iceland gull, and the thick-billed murre. Many of these birds live together in large groups called colonies.
The waters are also home to amazing marine mammals. Look out for beluga whales, bearded seals, polar bears, and ringed seals!
Protecting Digges Sound's Wildlife
This area is very important for wildlife, especially birds. Because of this, Digges Sound has several special protections. It is known as an Important Bird Area site. This means it's a place where many birds gather, especially for breeding.
It is also an International Biological Program site. This program helps study and protect important natural areas. Digges Sound is also recognized as a Key Marine Habitat Site and a Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat site. These titles show how vital the sound is for many animals that live or travel through here.
