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Volume 43•#10 Sep 4 – Sep 17, 2018, 2018

Final ‘Birds of Canada’ set completes three-year series

The final five-stamp set from the three-year “Birds of Canada” series was released on Aug. 20. The Canadian goose (Branta canadensis); whopping crane (Grus americana); chickadee (Poecile atricapillus); snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus); and Steller’s jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) are among the five birds featured in this year’s set. Continue reading →

Clockwise from top left: The chickadee, snowy owl, whopping crane, Steller’s jay and Canadian goose are among the five birds featured in the third and final ‘Birds of Canada’ set, issued Aug. 20.

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Final ‘Birds of Canada’ set completes three-year series

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