GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
2 October 2018
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #12446 |
| Date and Time | Tuesday 2nd October 2018 10:45am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
AHD G6 1.34 @ 09:03 G20.54 @10:45
Observations made close to low tide
Dark discharge mainly out around mouth, paler area out to south, then travels east before going out to sea about 2/3 rds. of beach. Large amount of sand visible in breakers directly south of the entrance
Large areas of sand exposed on ocean beach & on south side of estuary where it extends some distance to north. Sand bar exposed
Stick Caddis found near entrance
I male & 2 female Red kneed Dotterels feeding in north wetland near GOR & OOR corner
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