MMC1 Sting Ray Bay
9 April 2022
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Merri River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Sting Ray Bay |
| Observation ID | #14588 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 9th April 2022 10:00am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
Black faced cormorants, Little pied cormorants, Silver gulls, Chestnut teal.
Great work on the recent observations. Interesting to note that streamflows are still being maintained (just!) after basically five months of very little to no rain. Luckily we haven't had a lot of swells of late, and sand/sediment at the mouth subsequently remains quite low (shown by the bridge footings still well exposed in images 3 & 4). Big seas will however arrive at some stage, and if this happens prior to rainfall and streamflows, the mouth could naturally close. Will be a good one to keep an eye on! Looks like the weather turned it on too! Thanks Jarred.
Mouth Observation
| Mouth state | Open |
|---|---|
| Previous | O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O |
| Flow Present? | Yes |
| Previous | Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y |
| Flow Direction | Out |
| Previous | O O O O O O O O O O O O S O O O O O O I O O O |
| Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Berm Height (m) | ||
| Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | North-East | |
| Beaufort Scale | Moderate breeze | |
| Sea State | Smooth |
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