GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
2 March 2013
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #8137 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 2nd March 2013 08:55am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Dark discharge out east along foreshore then to the south, seems to be following current of beach which is horseshoe shaped, with a gradual slope and every windswept.
- Wave mid way up at last high tide.
- longshore drift over sand building at mouth into channel which is wider and deeper.
- High sand cliffs (1.20m) remain about 20m east of channel.
- Channel outflow downstream of rocks is very close to cliffs and works its way through rocks below end of cliff.
- No. of birds similar to 01/03/13 but now 12 "fat" cormorants and more ibis.
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