GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
17 December 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10647 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 17th December 2016 12:00pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
Reddish brown discharge out over increased sand build up only immediately around the mouth
Rough sea assisted by south wind sending some waves up over steep beach front into dip then turning west & proceeding toward mouth & channel at last hi tide
South wind blowing a large amount of sand down beside channel into the estuary
Black silt pattern on sand south side of estuary & channel entrance area
Algae forming on stream side veg.especially at Lt1.
Dead female kangaroo on sand near channel entrance to estuary
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