1678) Franking Labels - Songbirds, Aland Islands: A set of four Franking Labels featuring the European Robin, Willow Warbler, Common Chaffinch and the Eurasian Blackcap, issued by Posten Aland (Aland Post): Date of issue: 02.02.2021:
About Franking Labels - Songbirds:
On 02.02.2021, Åland Post has issued a new series of Franking Labels depicting four musically gifted small birds - European Robin, Common Chafinch, Willow Warbler and Eurasian Blackcap.
The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): is recognized by its orange-red face and breast. Its crystal-clear chirping with unpredictable changes of pace is often heard from the treetops. It sits on the ground surrounded by common fern.
The Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus): is Aland Islands most common bird species. The willow warbler is more heard than seen, seeing that it prefers low bramble where it can stay hidden. It is a small, quick and greenish-grey bird with a soft, melancholy sounding song.
The Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs): is the second most common bird species found in the Aland Islands, which has a powerful rhythmic song with a trill at the end. The chaffinch is recognized by its two contrasting white wing bars. In the motif, it has landed in a sea of wood sorrel.
The Eurasian blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla): also hides in the brambles and shrubs. The male has the black cap and his song starts low-key to end in a loud high- pitched crescendo. Sometimes, it is heard mocking other birds.
The First Day Cover (FDC) has the four Franking Labels affixed at top right. At left is a songbird singing mellifluously.
The special Handstamp/Postmark bears a representation of the notes of a song nd is of Mariehamn Post Office. The Cancellation is dated - "02.02.2021".
Technical details:
Issue Date: 02.02.2021
Designer: Julia Perander /Strax
Illustrator: Anna Handell
Printer: Walsall Security Printers
Process: Offset
Colours: 4 Colours
Size: 56.0 mm x 25.0 mm
Values: 4 x €1.90
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