User:Auric/Markham Bay (Baffin Island)

Markham Bay is a bay in southern Baffin Island, on the Meta Incognita Peninsula. Amadjuak is located near the bay.

Birds
Many Common eider and Iceland gull (kumlieni subspecies) nest in the area, including 7% of Canada’s North Atlantic eider, a subspecies of Common eider.

Minerals
Mineral exploration activity for gold and gemstones is being performed just east of Markham Bay.

Islands
More than 20 small islands exist in the bay.

MacDonald Island
Located at 63.67241°N, -72.61158°W

Diopside crystals of an olive-green colour and 3 inches in size have been found there, as well as crystals of white Scapolite up to 5 inches in diameter.

Garnet Island
A small island, located at 63.75°N, -72.5°W. Has gem quality garnet and cordierite.