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SITE NAME
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Karrak Lake, Queen Maud Gulf Bird Sanctuary, Nunavut, Canada
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WEATHER
CONDITIONS
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BIOTIC
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Breeding conditions:
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| A large area of the central and eastern Canadian Arctic experienced a much colder than average May. Persistent snow cover and additional snowfall delayed nesting in the Queen Maud Gulf, McConnell River, Southampton Island, and other areas. Extensive aerial surveys during 17-22 June found the Queen Maud Gulf about 5% snow covered on average, but most lakes and ponds still ice-covered. Mean Ross' and Greater White-fronted geese nest initiation at Karrak Lake was ca. 8 days later than average and the latest on record since 1991. Although nest success there is expected to be high, overall production will be well below average.
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Rodent dynamics:
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Rodent species recorded:
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