Cape Hay

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View of Cape Hay in the High Arctic.

Cape Hay is an uninhabited headland on Bylot Island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is located at the island's northwestern tip, protruding into Lancaster Sound. The Wollaston Islands are offshore.

It is named in honor of Admiral Sir John Hay, Secretary of the Royal Navy.[1]

The habitat is characterized by coastal cliffs, rocky shores, and tundra. The elevation can reach 460 m (1,510 ft) above sea level. It is 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) in size.

Conservation

Avifauna

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