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Garey yn Ellan Ain

Garey yn Ellan Ain Quest Nadoor! (Nature Quest)

The beds around the three legs of man at the centre of Garey yn Ellan Ain represent eight Island habitats. The outer circle are coastal and marine habitats, while those on the inner ring are to be found on land. 

Around these beds you will find cut out silhouettes of some of the animals and birds that might be found in these habitats. Can you find them all?!

On this page you'll find

Fact files on each of the nature quest species

A printable nature quest checklist 

How to pronounce the species' names in Manx

A map of where to find Garey yn Ellan Ain

Nature Quest Fact Files

European Hedgehog
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Arkan Sonney - Hedgehog

Considered a gardener’s best friend, hedgehogs will happily hoover up insects roaming in vegetable beds.
Chough
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Caaig - Chough

As the only crow with a red bill and red legs, the all-black chough is easy to identify.
Long tailed tit
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Caillagh veg y niarbyl - Long Tailed Tit

A tiny bird of hedgerows, woodland, parks and gardens. It builds a domed nest out of moss and camoulages it with cobwebs and lichen
Curlew
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Crottag - Curlew

The call of the curlew is a recognisable sound of wet grasslands, moorlands, farmland and coasts.
Raven
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Feeagh - Raven

Ravens have a characteristic croaking call which is immediately recognisable. In the island they frequent the hills and coastal cliffs.
Herring Gull
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Foillan - Herring Gull

The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside towns, although our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.
Fly agaric
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Fungyssyn - Fly Agaric

The classic fairy tale toadstool is often found beneath birch trees in autumn. One example of the many fungi found in the Isle of Man.
Common Lizard
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Jolgan Leaghyr - Common Lizard

Look out for a common lizard basking in the warm sun as you wander around heathlands, moorlands and grasslands.
Brown Hare
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Mwaagh - Brown Hare

The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running - it can reach speeds of up to 45mph when evading predators.
Edible Crab
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Partan - Edible Crab

Also known as the brown crab, this large crab is identifiable by the distinctive pie-crust edge to its brown shell.
Basking Shark
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Sharkagh greiney - Basking Shark

This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton
Guillemot
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Stronnag - Guillemot

Guillemots really know how to live life on the edge – quite literally! They nest tightly packed on steep ledges and cliffs around the coast

Printable Nature Quest Checklist

Manx Pronunciation Videos

Take a look at the videos below, to learn how the names of these species are pronounced in Manx!

Hedgehog 2 (https://youtu.be/UYEjysR-8QM)

Chough 2 (https://youtu.be/3F638mHKI6s)

Long tailed tit 2 (https://youtu.be/N3ZkTUSeCkI)

Curlew 2 (https://youtu.be/3ZvHKpU0D3c)

Raven 2 (https://youtu.be/UehYL9kErOo)

Herring gull 2 (https://youtu.be/JziMKRravXg)

Fungi 2 (https://youtu.be/4peFwMTeO5E)

Common Lizard 2 (https://youtu.be/ektswtzbeH8)

Hare 2 (https://youtu.be/xujLkW-W970)

Crab 2 (https://youtu.be/HlTfVfA7FbU)

Basking shark 2 (https://youtu.be/B4QzeNV5qhs)

Guillemot 2 (https://youtu.be/wX2gA7EI4fs)

Location of Garey yn Ellan Ain

Location of Garey yn Ellan Ain

Garey yn Ellan Ain is located on Station Road in St John's. The entrance to the garden is found opposite the heritage line cycle path leading to Douglas. The garden is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.