GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
27 January 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10120 |
| Date and Time | Wednesday 27th January 2016 12:25pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth barred but small amount of water over at last hi tide (close to west cliff face)
- Sand spit extending further out to sea, tending to spread toward entrance
- Beach divided into two distinct bays - sand cliffs on beach in eastern area
- Longshore drift bringing sand to spit from east end of beach
- Sand is visible in breakers both close to shore & out to sea all along the each. Also visible travelling west past entrance
- 22 Crested terns on sand spit
- Many small fish swimming in shallow water along side of low track, several larger fish seen jumping in water just upstream G2
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