GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
21 December 2012
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #7972 |
| Date and Time | Friday 21st December 2012 08:35am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. Narrow channel against cliff & between rocks flowing out strongly over shallow area
2.Dark discharge only around mouth
3. Strong long shore drift to mouth meeting out flow
4.Ocean beach wide with gradual slope, hi tide up to base of recently created sand cliffs.
5.No sign of Hooded Plovers since beach has new formation
5.Caspian tern (1) & white egret in estuary, 6 Red Kneed Dotterels in north wetlands
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