Birds of Sanikiluaq
What has actually been seen around Sanikiluaq: 46 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 46 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 289 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Snow Bunting
- Busiest month
- May
- Elevation
- 43 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 17.8 h / 6.8 h
What the records say about Sanikiluaq
46 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Sanikiluaq (Nunavut) since 2010, across 289 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Snow Bunting, American Herring Gull and Glaucous Gull.
Water shapes this list. 50% of records near Sanikiluaq are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — American Herring Gull, Glaucous 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.
Inukjuak, 139 mi to the north, has more species on record (57 against 46). Birds logged far more often around Sanikiluaq than there include Snow Bunting.
Daylight runs from 17 h 46 min at midsummer to 6 h 50 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:12 AM in mid-April and 4:25 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Sanikiluaq
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snow BuntingPlectrophenax nivalis | 43 |
| 2 | American Herring GullLarus smithsonianus | 35 |
| 3 | Glaucous GullLarus hyperboreus | 34 |
| 4 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 26 |
| 5 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 18 |
| 6 | American PipitAnthus rubescens | 14 |
| 7 | Horned LarkEremophila alpestris | 14 |
| 8 | Lapland LongspurCalcarius lapponicus | 12 |
| 9 | Savannah SparrowPasserculus sandwichensis | 11 |
| 10 | Iceland GullLarus glaucoides | 8 |
| 11 | Semipalmated PloverCharadrius semipalmatus | 6 |
| 12 | White-crowned SparrowZonotrichia leucophrys | 6 |
| 13 | Tundra SwanCygnus columbianus | 5 |
| 14 | American Tree SparrowSpizelloides arborea | 5 |
| 15 | Common EiderSomateria mollissima | 4 |
| 16 | Great Black-backed GullLarus marinus | 3 |
| 17 | Long-tailed DuckClangula hyemalis | 3 |
| 18 | Eurasian TealAnas crecca | 3 |
| 19 | Peregrine FalconFalco peregrinus | 2 |
| 20 | Pectoral SandpiperCalidris melanotos | 2 |
Records by month
What to put out in Sanikiluaq
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
- Horned Lark
Cracked corn · Millet (on bare ground)
- Lapland Longspur
Cracked corn · Millet (on bare open ground)
- Savannah Sparrow
Millet · Cracked corn
- White-crowned Sparrow
Millet · Sunflower chips
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 Sanikiluaq?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Sanikiluaq are Snow Bunting, Common Raven, American Pipit, Horned Lark and Lapland Longspur, based on 289 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Sanikiluaq?
46 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Sanikiluaq?
Observation records peak in May and are lowest in January. Sunrise in late June is around 4:25 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.