Birds of Arviat
What has actually been seen around Arviat: 63 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 63 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 259 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Snow Bunting
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 19.3 h / 5.5 h
What the records say about Arviat
63 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Arviat (Nunavut) since 2010, across 259 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Snow Bunting, Lapland Longspur and Red-necked Phalarope.
Water shapes this list. 65% of records near Arviat are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — Red-necked Phalarope, Semipalmated Plover and Northern Pintail lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Snow Bunting is still the most logged backyard bird.
Rankin Inlet, 134 mi to the north-east, has more species on record (84 against 63).
Daylight runs from 19 h 20 min at midsummer to 5 h 30 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 5:58 AM in mid-April and 3:37 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Arviat
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snow BuntingPlectrophenax nivalis | 15 |
| 2 | Lapland LongspurCalcarius lapponicus | 13 |
| 3 | Red-necked PhalaropePhalaropus lobatus | 13 |
| 4 | White-crowned SparrowZonotrichia leucophrys | 12 |
| 5 | Semipalmated PloverCharadrius semipalmatus | 11 |
| 6 | Northern PintailAnas acuta | 11 |
| 7 | American Herring GullLarus smithsonianus | 10 |
| 8 | Semipalmated SandpiperCalidris pusilla | 9 |
| 9 | Long-tailed DuckClangula hyemalis | 9 |
| 10 | Common EiderSomateria mollissima | 9 |
| 11 | Savannah SparrowPasserculus sandwichensis | 9 |
| 12 | Greater ScaupAythya marila | 8 |
| 13 | Horned LarkEremophila alpestris | 8 |
| 14 | Pacific LoonGavia pacifica | 7 |
| 15 | American PipitAnthus rubescens | 7 |
| 16 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 7 |
| 17 | Eurasian TealAnas crecca | 7 |
| 18 | Tundra SwanCygnus columbianus | 6 |
| 19 | Red-breasted MerganserMergus serrator | 5 |
| 20 | Sandhill CraneGrus canadensis | 4 |
Records by month
What to put out in Arviat
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Snow Bunting
Cracked corn · Millet (scattered on open ground or snow)
- Lapland Longspur
Cracked corn · Millet (on bare open ground)
- White-crowned Sparrow
Millet · Sunflower chips
- Savannah Sparrow
Millet · Cracked corn
- Horned Lark
Cracked corn · Millet (on bare ground)
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
Seasonal bird notes for Nunavut
What's arriving, what to feed and when to clean feeders, written for Canadian backyards. One email a month at most.
Nearby places
Frequently asked
What birds visit backyards in Arviat?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Arviat are Snow Bunting, Lapland Longspur, White-crowned Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow and Horned Lark, based on 259 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Arviat?
63 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Arviat?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in January. Sunrise in late June is around 3:37 AM.
Sources
- GBIF occurrence search (birds, class Aves, 2010 onward)
- GeoNames gazetteer (place, population, elevation)
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.