2080) "Squirrel and Eurasian Bullfinch", Estonia: Omniva (formerly "Eesti Post" - or Estonian Post) has issued a set of two Stamps in the denominations of 1.90 Euro and 0.90 Euro respectively as part of its Christmas 2021 Stamps: Date of Stamps issue: 15.10.2021:

2080) "Squirrel and Eurasian Bullfinch", Estonia: Omniva (formerly - Eesti Post" - or Estonian Post) has issued a set of two Stamps in the denominations of 1.90 Euro and 0.90 Euro respectively as part of its Christmas 2021 Stamps: Date of Stamps issue: 15.10.2021:

About Christmas 2021:

Winter is the time for nature to sleep, but when we listen closely and pay attention, we can see that some animals do not hibernate in winter and not all birds fly south. 

This year, Estonia's Christmas stamps are inspired by nature during winter and the animals and birds who are not bothered by the cold.

The Eurasian Bullfinch (Stamp of 0.90 Euro):

The otherwise fairly monotonous Estonian winter is made more colourful by the Eurasian bullfinch, which can be seen in the forest, park, and home garden. They are easy to spot because of their red breast. Eurasian bullfinches, calm by nature, are fun to watch while nibbling on seeds in bird feeders. Eurasian bullfinches mostly eat seeds, berries, young buds, leaves, and flowers.

The Squirrel (Stamp of 1.90 Euro):

One of the most commonly seen animals in winter forests and parks is the curious squirrel, who runs fast along tree trunks and branches and is not afraid of people at all. 

In summer, their coat is reddish-brown. Their winter coats, however, are greyish. The winter coat also includes festive ear tufts. 

Squirrels love nuts and seeds, and they start putting away food for winter as early as in the second half of the summer. They hide their food in tree cavities or under moss from where they can easily find it in winter thanks to their sense of smell.

The First Day Cover (FDC) shows a Christmas Tree growing in a snow-covered expanse, at left, with a hare racing towards it.

At top  right are affixed the two stamps issued in the set.

The special Cancellation postmark is of Tallinn Post Office and the cancellation date is - "15.10.2021".

Sheetlets of 10 Stamps each of the two Variants

Technical details:

Issue Date: 15.10.2021

Designer: Indrek Ilves

Printer: AS Vaba Maa

Process: Offset

Stamp Size(s): 26.5 x 32.0 mm

Stamp Values: €1.90 and €0.90 

Some other posts on Estonia on this blog:

1) The Toucan (Ramaphastos toco): The first coin in a Silver Coin Series titled "Series of the Toucan" brought out by the Niue Island (a part of the New Zealand Realm) and minted by the European Mint, Estonia in 2018

2) Tartu Peace Treaty, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin issued by the Bank of Estonia, celebrating the Centenary Anniversary of the Peace Treaty (1920-2020): Coin Circulation Date: Early 2020

3) 200 Years of the Discovery of Antarctica, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin dedicated to the Bicentenary of the Discovery of Antarctica by Admiral Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshauser on board the "Vostok": Coin issue date: 01/2020

4) Ugala Theatre, Estonia: Centenary Celebrations (1920-2020) of the establishment of the prestigious Theatre Company: Date of Stamp issue: 06.01.2020

_{^{5) Ancient Postal Routes - 2 historic spots on "Tartu-Voru Road" Estonia: EUROPA 2020 theme: "Omniva" (previously "Eesti Post) - Estonian Post - has issued stamps of the value of 1.90 Euro each, featuring two historic stops on the old Tartu-Varu Road: Date of Stamps issue: 14.05.2020}}

<sub><sup>6) "Canis Lupus", Estonia: The first of the two Euro Zone circulation coins to be released in spring 2021 by the Bank of Estonia, features Estonia's National Animal - the Wolf

7) The Finno-Ugric Peoples of Europe, Estonia: The second of the two Euro Zone circulation coins to be released in 08/2021 by the Bank of Estonia</sup></sub>

_{^{8) Kihnu Lighthouse, Estonia: A Postage Stamp of 0.90 Euro issued by "Omniva" (formerly Eesti Post) commemorating the 155th milestone of the iconic Lighthouse: Date of Stamp issue: 29.10.2020}}

_{^{9) "River Seine", Art from the Treasury of the Estonian Art Museum, Estonia: A postage stamp of 0.90 Euro issued by Omniva (formerly Eesti Post): Date of Stamp issue: 17.11.2020}}

_{^{10) Franking Labels, Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post)has provided a choice of four labels - National Stamdard Letter (0.90Euro), National Maxi Letter (1.75 Euro), International Standard Letter(1.90 Euro) & International Maxi Letter (4.85 Euro): Date of Franking Labels issue: 26.11.2020}}

_{^{11) Letipea LightHouse (or Letipea Tuletorn in Estonian), Estonia: 70 years milestone (1951-2021) celebrated with the issue of a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro by Omniva (formerly Eesti Post), the Postal Service of Estonia: Date of Stamp issue: 21.01.2021}}

_{^{12) Jarvselja Training and Experimental Forestry District, Estonia: 100th Anniversary Celebrations: A Wooden Souvenir Sheet: Date of issue: 13.04.2021}}

13) "Endangered National Wildlife", Estonia: EUROPA - 2021: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Lady's Slipper Orchid ("Cypripedium calceolus") and The Eurasian Hoopoe ("Upupa epops"): Date ofStamp set issue: 06.05.2021

14) VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples (16-18.06.2021), Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post), Estonia has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro commemorating the World Congress: Date of Stamp issue: 16.06.2021

15) "Squirrel and Eurasian Bullfinch", Estonia: Omniva (formerly "Eesti Post" - or Estonian Post) has issued a set of two stamps in the denominations of 1.90 Euro & 0.90 Eurorespectively as part of its Christmas 2021 Stamps: Date of Stamps issue: 15.10.2021