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Old 11-04-2012, 12:17
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Went in several times last year, as I think it is well worth supporting, the very honest young lady in there was surprised when I tried to make a sizeable contribution towards its upkeep.
She was very knowledgeable & helpful ,I guess the council has had to make cutbacks.
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..............................I tried to make a sizeable contribution towards its upkeep.
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I have had cutbacks too........any chance........

Joking aside, I think this area is a positive addition to PP. The more people that visit and use the facilities, the more will be invested and graffiti, litter and damage will be lessened.
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You just missed me Captain Gordo, catch me for a pint in the Poli centre in July & august for a pint.
on a serious note the nature centre should be given as much support as possible because it enhances all our lives, even if whilst you are on holiday you wander through the park & sign your name in the visitors book, it shows we care.
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Better news on la Gola, looks like the council will take over the running of this and the upkeep, which is great news as it is such a shame to see it get into the state it is now, its such a great resource for the port and it is enjoyed by a lot of locals and tourists a like, looking forward to seeing it restored next year!
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Here is the full story from the UH translated by Google Pollença hace con el control de la Gola para frenar su degradación » Part Forana » Noticias » Ultima Hora Mallorca

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Pollença takes control of the Gola to slow degradation.
The ornithological center Gola in degradation from 2011 until its closure in 2013 due to cuts of the Government, will reopen next May, after the City Council of Pollença has reached an agreement with IBANAT to assume its management.

The full City Council on Monday unanimously approved the agreement between the two governments to regulate the management of the wetland , a green lung for the Moll and important reef for environmental tourism. The City Council has budgeted 30,000 euros to meet the expenses of management and latest specifications to award it to a private company specializing in ornithology staff. It is also responsible for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the park. For its part, the Government should assume the maintenance and replacement of all existing elements.
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Very pleased to see that article Sparky. Always have several walks around La Gola
on my stays in PP - it is an excellent asset to the resort and all sorts can be spotted.
(Osprey and other birds of prey, various heron species, white egret, wildfowl, various butterfly and insect species, grey mullet, etc., etc.)
It would also be wonderful if more local wildlife enthusiasts could get involved as well
as 'letting the management out to a company'. Perhaps other locals would then respect the area a bit more - especially those on their regular dog walks!
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Totally agree pescador. It was very exciting when first opened - all clean and new, but certainly gone downhill in the last couple of years regarding cleanliness, and some people really don't know how to control their children or dogs around water! Have seen owners throw sticks in the water by the ducks and let their dogs jump in to fetch them!
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Great news, it seems the centre for ornithology in Puerto Pollensa is going to re-open again in October! It would be good to see La Gola tidied up again and promoted as the asset it is.
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Thats good news - we are staying in an apartment overlooking La Gola in October and its great watching all the wildlife from our balcony! When we were there 2 years ago we commented on how the walk round the area was ruined by all the dog poo- so just hope it doesnt go back to that state again
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La Gola ornithological centre to re-open in February » Balearics » News » Majorca Daily Bulletin


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The La Gola visitors' centre in Puerto Pollensa, so often closed since it was created six years ago, is to be re-opened from the start of February ...

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As part of the promotion, there is to be a four-language guide that will give information about birds in different parts of the island...

In addition, local British resident, Andy Simpson, has produced a calendar featuring photographs of birds that is being distributed with two specialist UK magazines - "Bird Watching" and "Country Walking".
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La Gola ornithology centre re-opens » Balearics » News » Majorca Daily Bulletin

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It re-opened yesterday and will now remain open all year with the exception of December and January. The opening hours for now are 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, but these will be increased in the main birdwatching months of April and May and September and October.

In the park itself, an intention is to stop lighting it at nighttime in a hope that this will stop it being used for, among other things, botellón drinking parties.

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So great to see it open again, hope they tidy up the whole area again, great resource for everyone, and such a lovely area to walk through
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Walked around La Gola last Sunday. Apart from what appeared to be lots of hungry ducks, to my untrained eye there didn't seem to be much more bird life.

I wonder if the severe lack of rain is detrimental to its welfare.

Quite a lot of rubbish lying around, but to be honest I did expect there to be more.

Could a rubbish collection party be organised ?

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