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Description
Falsterbo Channel is the first place the migrating birds are reaching heading SW down on the Falsterbo peninsula.
The species that can be seen are the same as at Ljungen, ie. Mehiläishaukka , hiirihaukka , varpushaukka , ruskosuohaukka , sinisuohaukka , isohaarahaukka , haarahaukka, tuulihaukka , nuolihaukka and sääksi (kalasääski) . Regularly are also seen arosuohaukka and on top of that, though less often, gems like niittysuohaukka , mustahaikara , kiljukotka , pikkukiljukotka , arokotka and käärmekotka.
The advantage to watch the migration from Falsterbo Channel is that the birds often are coming fairly low and that the birds that do hesitate often turn back over the channel before reaching Ljungen. The downside is that the observations often are quite short, even though you could drive down to Ljungen in time to see a precious bird ( at least the slow moving eagles) a second time.
Details
Access
If going by bus from Malmö, take number 100 or 300 ( the yellow busses) and step of at station Ljunghusen Elvabovägen. Then walk east along the channel.
If going by car, take road 100 towards Skanör / Falsterbo, cross the bridge and turn immediately left. Parking is to be find at the far east side along the channel. Press P on the map for directions.
Terrain and Habitat
RiverConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
AutumnBest time to visit
Autumn migrationRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The main point of the the migrating raptors is determined by the direction of the wind, something that becomes extra obvious at the Falsterbo Channel. Generally the birdwatchers are positioning themselfs along the channel to optimize this and the raptors are coming in a corridor above their heads.
BE AWARE!! There are car thiefs specialized on birdwatchers and their optics!! Never leave anything in the car. This goes for the whole area and other parts of Skåne.