[4] The land on which The Raven is located was originally a long narrow sand spit which sheltered the entrance of the Wexford Harbour.

[6][7] Along with the North Slob, The Raven is home to 35% of the world's population of Greenland and White-fronted Geese who over-winter there.

The birds feed at the Slob during the day, and roost on The Raven's sand bar at night.

There is a rich flora on the reserve with rare species such as round-leaved wintergreen, which is not found anywhere else in Ireland.

[6][8][9] It is thought that the family who owned the land during the 19th century, the Tooles of Curracloe House, began planting the trees on the site, which today is predominately conifers such as Corsican Pine.