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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
27 June 2009
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #2064 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 27th June 2009 10:07am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
1.Reduced flow,discharge only around mouth and tending south for about 40m.
2.More sand at eastern end of beach,highest point about 50m+ east of entrance with gradual slope down to river
3.Depth at rocks 1m. with reducing sand cliffs upstream
4.Scum and rotting veg. on east side of estuary
5.6 fishermen, 9 surfers
6.1 egret, 1 grey heron,, 3 pied comorants. Lots of fox prints
Mouth Observation
| Mouth state | Open |
|---|---|
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| Flow Present? | Yes |
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| Flow Direction | N/A |
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| Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Berm Height (m) | ||
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Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | North | North |
| Beaufort Scale | Gentle breeze | Gentle breeze |
| Sea State | Slight | Moderate |
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