Finland Post issued on May 18, 1999 the splendid miniature sheet above. It consists of five 3mk stamps each depicting a nocturnal summer bird, namely the:
- Thrush Nightingale, Luscinia luscinia (upper left)
- European Nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus (lower left)
- Common Cuckoo, Cuculus canorus (upper middle)
- Corncrake, Crex crex (lower middle)
- Eurasian Bittern, Botaurus stellaris (upper right)
Thanks a lot Seppo for this very nice cover from Raahe! :P
Mailing date: 16 September 2011
Delivery date: 28 September 2011
This would be a perfect post for Sunday Stamps! Why not join in???
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