Welcome to my collection. My topic is birds and I collect mostly covers but I will show you a variety of philatelic material that is part my collection.

Sunday, 10 May 2026

 

This stamp, issued in 1997, features a male Himalayan molan (Lophophorus impejanus). As its name states, it is native to the Himalaya. The male is multicoloured while the female is more dull in colour. It feeds on plants and invertebrates. Finally, it is the national bird of Nepal.

Saturday, 9 May 2026


Issued in 2010, this pair of stamps features the migratory black-faced spoonbill (Platalea minor), a vulnerable species found in coastal eastern Asia. It feeds on small fish, shrimps, frogs, insects and plant matter. Here, it is depicted in its winter plumage as it lacks the yellow markings present on its neck and rear side of its neck, which are characteristic of its summer plumage. 

Thursday, 7 May 2026



The stamp, issued in 2025, depicts the endangered spoon-billed sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea). The species has already been presented.

Thank you Beatrice!

Sunday, 3 May 2026


Issued in 2022, the two stamps belong to the migratory birds set. The first one depicts the common swift (Apus apus). They feed on insects they catch while flying and, when not nesting, they spend their time on air. They winter in south Africa and they breed in Europe, Asia and areas of northern Africa.

The second stamp shows a western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava). It has ten subspecies. They breed in Europe and Asia while they winter in Africa and south Asia. They feed on insects.

Finally, the pictorial postmark shows a pair of Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica), which have been discussed in the past.

Saturday, 2 May 2026



Issued in 2010, the s/s depicts the endangered Indian skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). Its upper mandible is shorter than its lower one. Its main prey is fish but it also feeds on small crustaceans and insect larvae.

Friday, 1 May 2026



Issued in 2009, the stamp depicts a family of Caribbean coots (Fulica caribaea), a migratory bird species. In 2016, this species was reclassified as a regional variation of the American coot (Fulica americana). It feeds on aquatic plants, aquatic insects, fish, arthropods and molluscs.


Issued in 2014, these three stamps belong to the same set. The upper one shows an African paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis). This noisy bird has ten subspecies and it feeds mainly on insects.

The lower stamp on the left depicts the kori bustard (Ardeotis kori), the largest African flying bird. It has two subspecies. It is omnivorous. In non-protected areas, it is hunted for consumption. It is also the national bird of Botswana.

The final stamp shows a pair of pied avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta). It can found in areas of Africa, Asia and Europe and part of its population is migratory. This species of wader feeds on insects and crustaceans. It has a lifespan of ca. 20 years.