Birds of Naujaat
What has actually been seen around Naujaat: 43 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 43 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 306 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Snow Bunting
- Busiest month
- May
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 24 h / 2.2 h
What the records say about Naujaat
43 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Naujaat (Nunavut) since 2010, across 306 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Snow Bunting, Common Raven and Glaucous Gull.
Water shapes this list. 58% of records near Naujaat are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — Glaucous Gull, Iceland Gull and Canada Goose lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Snow Bunting is still the most logged backyard bird.
Coral Harbour, 187 mi to the south-east, has fewer species on record (32 against 43). Birds logged far more often around Naujaat than there include Common Raven and Iceland Gull.
Daylight runs from 24 h 0 min at midsummer to 2 h 14 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 5:05 AM in mid-April and — in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Naujaat
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snow BuntingPlectrophenax nivalis | 40 |
| 2 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 36 |
| 3 | Glaucous GullLarus hyperboreus | 33 |
| 4 | Iceland GullLarus glaucoides | 30 |
| 5 | Lapland LongspurCalcarius lapponicus | 19 |
| 6 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 17 |
| 7 | Greater White-fronted GooseAnser albifrons | 13 |
| 8 | Snow GooseAnser caerulescens | 13 |
| 9 | Horned LarkEremophila alpestris | 13 |
| 10 | Red-throated DiverGavia stellata | 12 |
| 11 | Common EiderSomateria mollissima | 7 |
| 12 | American Herring GullLarus smithsonianus | 7 |
| 13 | Northern PintailAnas acuta | 6 |
| 14 | Long-tailed DuckClangula hyemalis | 6 |
| 15 | American PipitAnthus rubescens | 5 |
| 16 | Sandhill CraneGrus canadensis | 4 |
| 17 | Rough-legged BuzzardButeo lagopus | 4 |
| 18 | Semipalmated SandpiperCalidris pusilla | 4 |
| 19 | Black GuillemotCepphus grylle | 3 |
| 20 | King EiderSomateria spectabilis | 3 |
Records by month
What to put out in Naujaat
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Snow Bunting
Cracked corn · Millet (scattered on open ground or snow)
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Lapland Longspur
Cracked corn · Millet (on bare open ground)
- Horned Lark
Cracked corn · Millet (on bare ground)
- White-crowned Sparrow
Millet · Sunflower chips
- Mountain Bluebird
Mealworms
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 Naujaat?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Naujaat are Snow Bunting, Common Raven, Lapland Longspur, Horned Lark and American Pipit, based on 306 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Naujaat?
43 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Naujaat?
Observation records peak in May and are lowest in January. Sunrise in late June is around —.
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.