Observation #2205 25-07-2009 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#2205
Date and Time	Saturday 25th July 2009 09:40am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Strong out flow. Dark discharge to east along beach
2.Very large area of exposed sand in estuary,channel at mouth reducing in size
3.Sand being carried from across build up on east side of mouth
4.Sand build up in front of rocks
5.Water going in all directions around mouh
6.Slight in flow along east side of channel
7.2 black shouldered kites, 2 pacific gulls, 3 royal spoonbills, 3 black comorants, 2 pied comorants, 1 musk duck, 1 egret,1 grebe( dark grey and white)
8.Many fox tracks

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
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Flow Present?	Yes
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Flow Direction	Out
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	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	North-East
Beaufort Scale	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.38m	0.45m
Time (hh:mm)	09:40	10:55
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	14:03	1.080
Low	07:09	0.330

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	25-07-2009 10:30	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	25-07-2009 10:30	Photopoint	GP.2
Download	25-07-2009 10:30	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	25-07-2009 10:30	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	25-07-2009 10:30	Photopoint	GP.5