| 词条 | Akimiski Island |
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| name = Akimiski Island | image_name = AkimiskiCloseup.png | image_caption = Closeup of Akimiski Island | image_size = | native_name = | native_name_link = Inuktitut | nickname = | location = Northern Canada | map = Canada | map_caption = Location in Canada | coordinates = {{coord|53|00|N|081|20|W|display=inline,title}} | archipelago = Canadian Arctic Archipelago | total_islands = | major_islands = | area_km2 = 3001 | highest_mount = | elevation_m = 34 | country = Canada | country_admin_divisions_title = Territory | country_admin_divisions = Nunavut | country_admin_divisions_title_1 = Region | country_admin_divisions_1 = Qikiqtaaluk | country_admin_divisions_title_2 = | country_admin_divisions_2 = | country_capital_city = | country_largest_city = | country_largest_city_population = | country_leader_title = | country_leader_name = | population = Uninhabited | population_as_of = | density_km2 = | ethnic_groups = }} Akimiski Island is the largest island in James Bay (a southeasterly extension of Hudson Bay), Canada, which is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the territory of Nunavut. It has an area of {{convert|3001|km2|abbr=on}}, making it the 163rd largest island in the world, and Canada's 29th largest island. Akimiski Island is only {{convert|19|km|abbr=on}} from the province of Ontario. From the western side of the island, one can see the Ontario coastline. The island's name is Cree for "land across the water".[1] The island has no year-round human inhabitants; however, it is part of the Attawapiskat First Nation's traditional territory and is frequently used for traditional purposes. The surface of Akimiski is flat and slopes gradually to the north. Most of the vegetation that covers the island consists of lichen, moss, sedges, and dwarf black spruce. The island is a coastal wetland that includes mudflats, tidal marshes, and tidal mudflats. Freshwater streams that flow into southwestern James Bay carry sediments and abundant nutrients that help to sustain the productive waterfowl habitat around Akimiski Island. {{stack|}}The Akimiski Island Group includes Akimiski, Gasket, and Gullery Islands; Albert Shoal; and the Akimiski Strait Isles. Climate
Conservation{{Main article|Akimiski Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary}}Akimiski Island is a Canadian Important Bird Area, site #NU036 ({{coord|53|10|12|N|081|19|48|W|region:CA-NU_type:landmark_scale:100000|name=Bird area site #NU036 (Akimiski Island)}}). Its eastern portion is also a federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary, and much of the coastline is a Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat site.[2] FaunaThe coastal waters and wetlands of Akimiski Island (and James Bay in general) are important feeding grounds for many varieties of migratory birds.[3] Notable species include:[2]
James Bay and Hudson Bay are funnel-shaped and consequently cause migrating birds from the Arctic to concentrate in this area. During fall migration, there is an abundance of birds when adults and young are present. In the springtime, the birds tend to reside in the southern areas of James Bay until the northern section thaws. Among mammals, ringed seals, polar bears, and beluga whales can be found in the area.[4] References1. ^http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/thesescanada/vol2/OWTU/TC-OWTU-7022.pdf 2. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://www.bsc-eoc.org/iba/site.jsp?siteID=NU036 |title=Akimiski Island James Bay, Nunavut |publisher=bsc-eoc.org |accessdate=2009-04-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110612101157/http://www.bsc-eoc.org/iba/site.jsp?siteID=NU036 |archivedate=2011-06-12 |df= }} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://fwcb.cfans.umn.edu/CO-OP/projects/nestorone/publications/eppresearch/2005_EPP_Research_Annual_Report.pdf|title=Sympatric nesting eastern prairie population Canada Geese and Lesser Snow Geese|accessdate=2008-05-09|last=Reiter|first=Matthew E.|date=February 2006|work=|publisher=umn.edu}} {{Dead link|date=November 2010|bot=H3llBot}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ec.gc.ca/ap-pa/default.asp?lang=En&n=A8290732-1|title=Akimiski Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary - Canada.ca|first=Environment and Climate Change|last=Canada|date=|website=www.ec.gc.ca|accessdate=9 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918040316/http://www.ec.gc.ca/ap-pa/default.asp?lang=En&n=A8290732-1|archive-date=2017-09-18|dead-url=yes|df=}} Further reading{{refbegin}}
External links
5 : Islands of Qikiqtaaluk Region|Islands of James Bay|Uninhabited islands of Qikiqtaaluk Region|Islands of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago|Conservation in Nunavut |
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