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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

4 February 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5103
Date and Time Friday 4th February 2011 07:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Discharge reduced, visiable mainly around mouth
2.Water from overnight hi tide has been well up on beach & in estuary where it has impacted on sand dunes and e. side
3.Sand is building up in front of rocks (water on both sides)
4. 'Skin' forming on still water in estuary
5.Many small fish along se & e side of estuary
6.Long dead & decomposing Barracouta (?)100cm.
in debris s.side of estuary
7.Whiteheaded Herons 22, on sandbar ( 07:50)
increase of crow numbers

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.36m 0.29m
Time (hh:mm) 07:40 09:10
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:46 0.680
Low 08:56 0.400

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
04-02-2011 07:40 Photopoint Gp.1
04-02-2011 07:40 Photopoint Gp.2
04-02-2011 07:40 Photopoint Gp.3
04-02-2011 07:40 Photopoint Gp.4
04-02-2011 07:40 Photopoint Gp.5
04-02-2011 07:40 Photopoint Gp.sandbar
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