Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary: management plan
Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary (MBS) is in Nunavut, 35 kilometers east of Coral Harbour on Southampton Island within the Kivalliq Region. The 112,400-hectare MBS was established in 1959 and supports over 2% of the mid-continent population of lesser snow goose, 1% of Atlantic brant population (assumed), and 5% of the common eider borealis population.
This management plan provides detailed information about Qaqsauqtuuq MBS, including:
- a description of the area
- its ecological resources
- the challenges and threats it faces
- habitat and wildlife management
- site access and permitted activities
All MBSs are protected and managed under the Migratory Birds Convention Act. This management plan pairs with protection provided for existing Aboriginal or treaty rights.