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Raven Point Nature Reserve - approach to the sand bar/spits, on the northern side of the Estuary, heading to the Raven Point itself: low tide allows us to observe the abundance of shellfish types.
The Raven Nature Reserve / Tearmann Dúlra Rámhann
Curracloe, Co. Wexford
Location: Situated 8km north-east of Wexford town.
Area (ha.): 589
This reserve started its existence as a long narrow sand spit, sheltering the entrance to Wexford Harbour. In the mid-1880's the creation of the adjacent North Slob for agricultural purposes land locked the sand spit on its western side. The site is now part of a major sand dune system, which is largely stable except for the lagoons and sand bar at its southern tip.
Established 1983. State owned.
Animals and Plants of Interest: Internationally important for birds. 35% of the worlds population of Greenland and White-fronted Geese spend winter in this area. They feed by day on the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve and return each evening to roost in the relative safety of the sand bar, on the southern tip of the Raven. Large numbers of waders roost here throughout the year. Little Terns nest on the shell sandy beaches and Crossbills are occasionally seen in the woods.
The dunes are rich in wild flowers, including several rarities, such as the sub species of Round-leaved Wintergreen, which is found only in Ireland on the site.
Access: Access to the Raven Nature Reserve is from the main Gorey road (R741) out of Wexford over the River Slaney Bridge, 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north of the bridge turn for Curracloe which is signposted. In Curracloe village, turn right opposite the Post Office and after 0.9 km (0.6 miles) take the first right turn. The entrance to the Nature Reserve, which is open at all times throughout the year, is on the right after 1.8 km (0.8 miles).
Facilities include a small picnic area at the main entrance, seating positioned through the Reserve and a public hide situated 1.9 km (1.2 miles) from the entrance down the main track. The hide, located on the right hand side of the track, provides views of the geese feeding in winter on the North Slob and other bird activity at other times of year.
(Information courtesy of: National Parks and Wildlife Services - www.npws.ie/naturereserves/wexford/)
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