1676) The "Delta of Moldova", Romania: "World Wetlands Day - 02.02.2021": Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has issued a Commemorative Set of seven Stamps to celebrate the occasion: Date of Stamp Set issue: 03.02.2021:
About Delta of Moldova Romfilatelia:
Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has issued, on 03.02.2021, a set of seven postage stamps titled "Delta of Moldova", comprising seven postage stamps, to celebrate "World Wetlands Day on 02.02.2021".
One of the most beautiful and rich natural areas in Romania - the Delta of Moldova - includes the Jijia and Miletin Ponds and was recently declared the first Ramsar site in the Region of Moldova (the Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat).
It consists of a variety of habitats located in the lower part of the Jijia River, before it empties into the Prut River. Among the wet habitats here, we mention rivers, temporary ponds, reeds, grassy swamps. They are bordered by pastures, brushwood and even predominantly traditionally cultivated arable land. This area of 19,432.5 ha is home to 225 species of birds, of which 140 species nest here, and during migration can provide a resting place for over 40,000 individuals.
The Postage Stamp Set of Seven Stamps.
The Postage stamp of Lei 2 features the Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides):
It is a small-sized species, only 40-50 cm long and 250-400 g in weight. The female resembles the male, with light yellowish plumage on the chest and flanks and darker on the back. The base of the beak turns bluish during the nuptials. The squacco heron nests and feeds in natural, extensive aquatic habitats, with rich vegetation, in low plain or hill areas. It feeds on mollusks (snails, shells) and other aquatic invertebrates, on amphibians or small fish.
The Postage stamp of Lei 2.10 depicts the black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax):
It is a medium-sized species, with a body length of 55-65 cm and a weight of 300-1000 g. The sexes are similar, with a plumage whose colour varies from white-gray to black. On the head it has two elongated white feathers, more obvious during the reproduction period. It nests in colonies located in wetlands, either in high vegetation or in shrubs or trees. It consumes a wide variety of aquatic species, from small fish, amphibians, reptiles, to insects or mollusks.
The Postage Stamp of Lei 3.40 depicts the Ruff (Calidris pugnax):
It is a species of wader (shorebird) of medium size, having a length of 23-35 cm and a weight of 90-250 g. Males differ from females, being larger, and their plumage during the nesting period is spectacular, with head tufts and elongated feathers of various colours on the throat and neck.
The diversity of colours is so great that no male is identical with another. The female is smaller, has a duller, light brownish colour, with large black spots.
The Postage Stamp of Lei 5.50 depicts the Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus):
It is a wader (shorebird) of medium size, with a length of 65-75 cm and a weight of 150-300 g. The sexes are similar, presenting a black and white plumage, but with greenish, purple and brownish iridescences. It has a long black crest on its head.
It nests on the ground, predominantly near wetlands, although sometimes even on more remote agricultural land. It feeds on insects, worms and other invertebrates.
The Northern lapwing is experiencing a massive decline in Europe due to the degradation of aquatic habitats, the intensification of agriculture and the access of predators to nesting areas. The biggest problems are the loss of traditional agricultural mosaics and the widespread use of insecticides.
The Postage Stamp of Lei 9.00 features the Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus):
It is a species of full day bird of prey of medium size, having a length of 45-55 cm and a weight of 500-700 g. The female differs from the male, being dark, having only a white-yellowish head and throat. The male has silver-greyish wings, with black tips and a rusty abdomen. It nests in areas with high grassy vegetation, and the nest placed on the ground is made up of branches, reeds and grass. It is a predatory species; it feeds on birds, small rodents, frogs, insects and, occasionally, cadavers.
The Postage Stamp of Lei 10.50 depicts the Common Tern (Sterna hirundo):
It is a medium-sized species, 34-37 cm long and weighing 97-146 g. The female resembles the male, with a white chest and abdomen, a grey back and a black head. The only spot of colour is given by the red beak with the black tip, but it disappears in winter, when the beak turns completely black. The entire plumage lightens in winter, the black on the head narrowing to its back.
The Postage Stamp of Lei 19.50 depicts the Little Egret (Egretta garzetta):
It is a small species of heron, with a graceful appearance. The length of the body is only 55-65 cm, and the weight is 350-550 g. The sexes are similar, the plumage is completely white, only the toes are yellow, contrasting with the rest of the legs and the beak, which are black.
On the First Day Cover (FDC) is depicted the Black-Winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus):
The First Day Cover (FDC) is titled "Delta Moldovei". The seven Stamps issued in the set are affixed at top right.
The Special Cancellation HandStamp/Postmark shows a stylised bird with its wings in flight mode. The Cancellation is dated - "03.02.2021".
About the Black-winged Stilt:
It is a bird characteristic of low water areas. It has a length of 33-36 cm and a weight of only 150-200 g. The sexes are similar, have white and black plumage, and the legs and beak are reddish.
It nests in small colonies, located directly on the ground, near wetlands. It feeds on insects, mollusks (snails and shells), crustaceans, spiders, small fish or even seeds.
The Philatelic Folder is created into a limited run printing of 203 pieces and is equipped with the special block of 7 perforated stamps of the issue with the postmark cleary imprinted gold foiling.
The special Philatelic Block is numbered from 001 to 203.
The Sheetlet of five stamps each with a coupon/label.
Technical details:
Stamp Set Issue Date: 03.02.2021
Designer: Geroge Ursachi
Process: Offset
Colours: 4 Colours
Stamp Sizes: 24 x 33 mm; 33 x 24 mm
Stamp Values: 2 L, 2.10L, 3.40L, 5.50L, 9L, 10.50L, 19.50L
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