The Polish Post Office issues stamps with birds from Polish parks
The nuthatch, the sparrow, the great tit, and the blue tit are the stars of the latest issue of postage stamps, which were unveiled at the Warsaw Zoo. The unique nature issue, "Birds of Polish Parks," enters circulation on April 27th.
With this issue, the Polish Post launched a series of philatelic publications dedicated primarily to birds that can be observed while strolling through Polish landscape, national, and urban parks. There are over 400 different bird species in our country. The theme is very colorful and promotes a positive social attitude towards these beautiful animals.
" The new series, which begins with images of birds popular in Polish parks – the nuthatch, the sparrow, the great tit, and the blue tit – is another nature-related philatelic publication showcasing the richness of Polish fauna. These stamps are not only educational but also environmentally friendly, as each of us can contribute to the flourishing of Polish nature. Nature stamps have always had many admirers in Poland, so I believe that the latest issue, 'Birds of Polish Parks,' will find many eager philatelists, " says Wiesław Włodek, Vice President of Poczta Polska.
The eight-stamp sheet contains two of each type. The stamps were created using the stochastic raster technique used in the production process. This technique allows for the finest details of the birds' plumage to be highlighted.
The premiere of the "Birds of Polish Parks" stamp issue took place at the Warsaw Zoo, and it's no coincidence, as the capital's garden is home to many colorful and interesting birds from around the world. In the Aviary and Free Flight Hall, you can admire the fascinating behavior of birds such as the guira, sunbird, and crowned crow, and listen to the songs of the great clawed parrot, the Indian teal, the Bali starling, the golden-crested thrush, and others. In the zoo's aviaries, you'll also find curious and mischievous parrots: the kea, the macaw, the cockatoo, the patagonian parrot, and the palm cockatoo. And these are just a few of the 160 species inhabiting the zoo!
" The Warsaw Zoo is a green island in the heart of the capital – along with Praga Park, the Vistula River bank, and Golędzinów, it constitutes a wildlife enclave in Warsaw, home to a multitude of wild birds: starlings, sparrows, tree sparrows, great tits, blue tits, nuthatches, green woodpeckers, great spotted woodpeckers, chaffinches, primroses, and many, many others. Spring is the best time for birdwatching, " emphasizes Dr. Andrzej G. Kruszewicz, ornithologist, traveler, author of nature books, and director of the Warsaw Zoo.
The photos of the birds used to create the stamps were taken by Maciej Zdziarski, a journalist, photographer and bird enthusiast.
" You don't need special skills or expensive equipment to enjoy birdwatching in their natural habitat. Just leave the house, go to the park, and look around, " Maciej Zdziarski says. " Observing the adventures of birds is like watching a TV series with the right drama: full of complex interactions between the characters, surprising plot twists, and a healthy dose of humor and emotion. And if you manage to capture it in photos, the pleasure is even greater, " emphasizes Maciej Zdziarski.
About the stamp:
Birds of Polish parks
author of the project: Paweł Myszka,
author of the photographs: Maciej Zdziarski
number of stamps: 4
value: PLN 3.60 each
circulation: 120,000 pcs of each stamp
printing technique: offset
stamp format: 51 x 39.5 mm
paper: fluorescent
sales sheet: 8 stamps (4×2)
date of introduction into circulation: April 27, 2022