GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
15 May 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10364 |
| Date and Time | Sunday 15th May 2016 08:30am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth open strong dark discharge flowing along foreshore & out to sea at east end of beach
- Rip near mouth & slight longshore drift getting covered by incoming SW swell. Some small waves entering the estuary
- Sand from N/E (gust 5-6) wind along channel blowing very large amount of sand into water
- Very large area of sand exposed on south side of estuary
- Water level much lower in estuary but sea grass area still covered. Only small area of sandbar exposed
- Immature White sea eagle over estuary
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