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SKMC Skenes Creek Observation Site

1 December 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Skenes Creek Estuary
Site Skenes Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #1602
Date and Time Monday 1st December 2008 13:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

First photos taken @ 0930, then Hooded Plovers sighted nesting. Aborted monitoring to arrange & helperect protective signage and rope off area

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.2m 0.8m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.30m 0.30m
Time (hh:mm) 13:30 13:35
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 02:03 1.990
Low 08:25 0.720

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
01-12-2008 13:30 Photopoint skp1.081201.1
01-12-2008 13:30 Photopoint skp2.081201.1
01-12-2008 13:30 Photopoint skp2.081201.2
01-12-2008 13:30 Photopoint skp2.081201.3
01-12-2008 13:30 Photopoint skp2.081201.hddploversnest
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