GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
7 January 2011
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #4943 |
| Date and Time | Friday 7th January 2011 08:25am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. very reduced outflow, dark colour only around mouth
2. Channel near rocks has 30cm. steep sides - possibly caused by increase water release overnight
3.Water flowing mainly between rocks and cliff but also through a small gap between rocks
4.Water very reddish brown in colour
5.There have been very low tides and slight seas during the week.
6.Large sloping area of beach exposed. Also rocks at both ends
7.Caddis fly lavae (7) found about 100m from mouth in sheltered curve of east side of channel
8. Sea grass in estuary reduced and very small
9.Hooded plover still nesting but surrounded by fox,dog & human foot prints
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