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BMC Barwon River - Observation Site

8 October 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barwon River Estuary
Site Barwon River - Observation Site
Observation ID #4542
Date and Time Friday 8th October 2010 09:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

Bp1 and Bp2 remain inaccessible due to bridge works
Gauge board near Sheepwash Rd corner used, but at the start of observations, it was still above the water level, although it was approximately 3 hours since the time of low tide.
Nankeen kestrel seen at mouth.
Australian Pelicans, Great Egrets, Royal Spoonbills and various cormorants seen at Sheepwash Rd site

Mouth Observation

Mouth state
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction In
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.08m
Time (hh:mm) 09:15 09:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High
Low 06:06 0.550

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-10-2010 09:38 Photopoint Bp3 (1)
08-10-2010 09:38 Photopoint Bp3 (2)
08-10-2010 09:38 Photopoint Bp4 (1)
08-10-2010 09:38 Photopoint Bp4 (2)
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