GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
27 January 2017
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10765 |
| Date and Time | Friday 27th January 2017 11:15am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
Pale discharge out along beach face to east, then turning out to sea well before rocks at east end
Beach face irregular, sand highest near mouth, mid beach & east end. Sand has increased at mouth & in channel
Long shore drift across mouth with occasional waves entering into channel. Sea has been well up on beach & turning, travelling west to mouth & channel
Rock falls & erosion continues at south face of Pt. Ronald
Algae & unusual dried white scum on stream side veg
Some small fish & crabs in shallow water beside low track close to car park, Flathead Gudgeons remain in cut off tidal pool
Large no. people on beach & around estuary. March flies in large nos.
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