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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
25 July 2009
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #2205 |
Date and Time | Saturday 25th July 2009 09:40am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1.Strong out flow. Dark discharge to east along beach
2.Very large area of exposed sand in estuary,channel at mouth reducing in size
3.Sand being carried from across build up on east side of mouth
4.Sand build up in front of rocks
5.Water going in all directions around mouh
6.Slight in flow along east side of channel
7.2 black shouldered kites, 2 pacific gulls, 3 royal spoonbills, 3 black comorants, 2 pied comorants, 1 musk duck, 1 egret,1 grebe( dark grey and white)
8.Many fox tracks
Mouth Observation
Mouth state | Open |
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Flow Present? | Yes |
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Flow Direction | Out |
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Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
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Berm Height (m) | ||
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Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | North-East | |
Beaufort Scale | Moderate breeze | |
Sea State | Rough |
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