Reid Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Reid Bay |
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 Reid Bay
Location in Nunavut
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| Location | Western Davis Strait |
| Coordinates | 66°56′N 61°46′W / 66.93°N 61.77°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
Reid Bay is a cool waterway located in the Arctic part of Canada. You can find it in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. This bay is part of the Davis Strait, which is near Baffin Island and its Cumberland Sound.
Exploring Reid Bay's Geography
Reid Bay is a fascinating place with many different natural features. It has wide open sea areas and calm inlets. You can also see interesting coastal features and tall cliffs along the shore. The land around the bay has rocky areas, loose rocks called scree, and large boulders. The coastal areas here can rise very high, up to 800 m (2,600 ft) above sea level.
Amazing Wildlife at Reid Bay
Reid Bay is not home to people, but it is a very important place for birds! It is known as a Canadian Important Bird Area (IBA). This means it's a special spot where many birds come to live or visit. It's also an International Biological Program site, which helps protect its unique nature.
Many different kinds of birds live or visit Reid Bay. Some of the notable species you might see include:
- Black-legged kittiwakes
- Many other seabirds that live in large groups
- Glaucous gulls
- Iceland gulls
- Northern fulmars
- Thick-billed murres
This area was once called the Reid Bay Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat site. It has since been renamed Akpait (NU Site 28). This new name matches its location near Akapit Fiord.
