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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
26 February 2010
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #3214 |
Date and Time | Friday 26th February 2010 08:15am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. Slight outflow across a wide shallow area, some discharge around mouth and along shore line to the east
2.Steep front to beach has been reduced to a gradual slope. Longshore drift is bringing sand into channel above and below rocks. Evidence of hi tide well up onto beach
3.Kangaroos (2) deliberately entering water near rocks and going into waves at mouth
4. Spoonbill (1). Black duck (4). Swans (3). Pied comorants (2). About 8 Black cockatoos
3.Waves in all directions at mouth
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 | North |
Beaufort Scale | Fresh breeze | Fresh breeze |
Sea State | Moderate | Moderate |
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