Look to the east to see the low-lying spit of land at Wyre’s southwest tip. This is known as the ‘Taing o’ Wyre’. As well as the nearby skerries, revealed at low tide, the Taing is a well-known place to see seals hauled out. You might spot both Grey and Common (harbour) seals. Grey seals can be distinguished from Common seals as they are larger, their noses are longer and have a curved ‘Roman’ profile. Common seals’ eyes are much closer to the end of their nose, whilst a Grey seal’s eyes are half way along its head. Grey seals have their pups in late Autumn and Common seals pup in summer.
The word Taing is from Old Norse ‘tangi’ which means a point or spit of land.
Photos courtesy of Anne Bignall
Taing of Wyre by Tori Quinn from Wyre
Taing of Wyre - K4 Graphics
