Falsterbokanalen och Black

The Falsterbo Canal separates the peninsula from the mainland. It is still in use, though it is facing an increasing threat of closure.

Birdwatchers often visit the canal during winter. Even during severe cold snaps there are always some holes in the ice, where large flocks of diving ducks may be found. Little Grebe winters regularly and can often be seen next to the concrete pillars in the middle of the canal between the road bridge and the southern basin. In spring, migrating Common Eiders cross the peninsula above the canal. In autumn, the canal is a good alternative to Ljungen for observing the raptor migration. Suitable observation spots can be found along the road along the western edge of the canal. If the migration shifts due to wind drift it is time to change observation point. In north-westerlies, the best view is at the southern end of the canal, while in south-easterlies the northern part may be suitable. Day-to-day conditions determine what is best.

The advantages of observing the raptor migration at the canal instead of Ljungen are that the birds often pass lower and are easier to count. The disadvantages are that the birds are in view for a much shorter time and one risks missing the magnificent view of hundreds of soaring raptors over Ljungen.

Just to the west of the northern canal basin is an elongated sand and stone reef named Black. Depending on the water level, variable numbers of birds can be seen here. Specialities in late autumn/winter are Shoveler, which appears to linger till late autumn here more than at any other place, and Redshanks of the Icelandic subspecies robusta.