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Active Mouth Condition 27-10-2013 - 13-04-2024Merri River Estuary
122 results found (Displaying 101 - 122)
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#5198 | 13 Jun 2015 | Approved |
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Noticeable wave refraction around islands with waves going different directions. Little egret at mouth with lots of seagulls (silver). One Pacific Gull perched on groyne. Sand washed away. No sand buildup at steps - can see concrete and groyne fully exposed. Gauge board fouled - no Water Level readings possible. |
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#5182 | 11 Apr 2015 | Approved |
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No water levels - Gauge board fouled Outlet discharge channel now under groyne rather than nearer Pickering Point. Pied and Black Cormorants on Middle Island Additional photos on USB for other than main 4 views named differently to database |
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#5164 | 14 Mar 2015 | Approved | Notes: Need to formalise actual "step" due to sand increase at steps and wall. | |
#5174 | 14 Feb 2015 | Approved | Notes: Considerable amount of sand around the steps and boulders to the lhs of steps and wooden groyne-sand at the tope of groyne in places. Width of estuary very narrow. | |
#5149 | 10 Jan 2015 | Approved | ||
#5128 | 13 Dec 2014 | Approved |
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On mouth shoreline to E light cover of seagrass (dark green) fine/very fine also pink/orange seagrasses. 100 or more seagulls wading and feeding on shoreline in the same area. 3 extra phots after No 4 showing sea snails & vegetation Gauge Board fouled - final height reading unable to be taken |
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#5134 | 8 Nov 2014 | Approved | ||
#5130 | 4 Oct 2014 | Approved |
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Flow details not recorded Tide Range details not recorded on data sheet Sea state not recorded |
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#5112 | 13 Sep 2014 | Approved | Notes: Birds: Crested Terns, Pied Oyster Catchers @ Stingray Bay with Pelican, Egret, Chestnut Teal, Swallows @ Saltmarsh | |
#5097 | 9 Aug 2014 | Approved | Notes: River water stained from recent rainfall run off. | |
#5087 | 12 Jul 2014 | Approved | Notes: Strong presence of river water in estuary. Evidence of extreme weather/damage to steps, erosion of banks, debris in water. | |
#5063 | 14 Jun 2014 | Approved |
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Flow wave and wind affected Sea State tending towards Very Rough |
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#5057 | 10 May 2014 | Approved |
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5 Photos taken (No 4 to be deleted - partially obscured by coat) - need to be uploaded
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#5068 | 5 Apr 2014 | Approved |
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#5040 | 15 Mar 2014 | Approved |
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Light intermittent showers White faced heron observed in the estuary |
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#5023 | 13 Feb 2014 | Approved |
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#5073 | 8 Feb 2014 | Approved |
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Gauge could not be read for tidal range.
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#5035 | 18 Jan 2014 | Approved | ||
#5080 | 11 Jan 2014 | Approved |
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#5030 | 7 Dec 2013 | Approved |
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Tide about to turn. Gauge board illegible due to mud. Sea state bordering on moderate. |
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#5078 | 17 Nov 2013 | Approved |
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#5029 | 27 Oct 2013 | Approved |
Notes:
760mm rain this week--Duirs street. enteromorpha--green algae--fresh water WATER LEVELS UNABLE TO BE READ DUE TO ALGAE BUILD UP |
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