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Little pied cormorant, Moorhen, Pacific black duck.

Thanks again guys, really good results.  Some interesting D.O. readings (high), but quite expected due to on-going dry and warm weather.  Basically indicates some additional oxygen producing activity occurring, which most likely is algal growth/bloom.  Thanks Jarred.

Dusky moorhen, Pacific black duck, Chestnut teal, Little pied cormorant., 

Hi everyone, great data set once again & looks like some late season algal blooms have been persisting - shown by the high DO readings.  Typical of the Merri however, as Nitrate and Phosphurus levels are generally elevated in the catchment.  Thanks.

Australian grebes, Moorhens, Little pied cormorant, White ibis.

Great data also.  Like the lower estuary site, June rainfall has increased streamflow and created a highly oxygenated freshwater profile.  Temps are dropping too!!  Great work, thanks.  Jarred O.

Egret, Pacific black duck (2)

Great readings everyone - very consistent and dominated by winter freshwater following recent wet weather.  Thanks Jarred.

Pacific black ducks, Dusky moorhens, Swallows.

Water level high.  Stairs were cut off.  Had to enter pontoon on ramp.

Water was brown and murky.

Thanks again Gary & Rachel.  Very fresh and turbid profile!  

As flagged Gary, we're currently looking at artificial opening at the Cutting so this information, particularly a consistent D.O. profile at or above 5mg/L, is really important to support such decision.  

Regards Jarred. 

Dusky Moorhen, Reed Warblers, Pacific Black Ducks.

Jarred - thanks everyone.  Interesting to see the DO's in the upper water levels are on the rise - most likely being driven by warmer surface water driving algae growth, typical of the summer season.

Pacific black ducks

D.O. data not recorded calibration failed

Pacific black duck, Purple swamp hen, Magpie lark.

Jarred - great results as well.  Looks like a freshwater bloom happening up at Fonterra as well, with D.O.s very high!!