GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
27 March 2010
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #3323 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 27th March 2010 11:40am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. Shallow outflow over a wide area ( about 10-20 cm deep) very slight discharge only around mouth.
Waves entering channel and travelling upstream past rocks.(left side)
2.Channel size has decreased in width and depth upstream of rocks
3.Waves in all directions at mouth
4.Steep front to beach about 3-4m.above sea level. Highest at mid beach
5.Algae forming on sea grass - s/e side of estuary.
'Skin' visiable on water near tunnel despite movement from waves entering
6. Swans 2. Pied comorant 1. Many black cockatoos
7. 2ml rain at G6
Many white ibis on northern and western wetlands
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