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MMC1 Sting Ray Bay

10 August 2019

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Sting Ray Bay
Observation ID #13244
Date and Time Saturday 10th August 2019 10:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

Tom Sheehan, Eleanor Cowell and James Cowell part of monitoring team.

Birds noticed at estuary. Pacific Gulls 2 adults 1 juvenile, 1 Great Cormorant, Small flock Corellas, 1 Caspian Tern, Silver Gulls several and several Rock Pigeons.

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 South-West
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State High

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:01 0.900
Low 09:45 0.800

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
14-08-2019 16:25 P8100001.JPG mp1_1
14-08-2019 16:25 P8100002.JPG mp1_2
14-08-2019 16:25 P8100003.JPG mp1_3
14-08-2019 16:25 P8100004.JPG mp1_4
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