New postal stamps feature island's wetland birds

Jersey Post said its latest stamp collection features birds found on the island

New stamps featuring wetland birds found in Jersey have been issued.

Jersey Post said it worked with Jersey Birds to ensure the accuracy of the birds pictured.

They include the Northern Shoveler, Western March Harrier, Tufted Duck, Northern Lapwing, Common Snipe and Reed Bunting.

The artist who illustrated the Jersey Wetland Birds series, Thomas Norman for Elvensø Illustration, used "intricate line details to create bold and distinctive artwork", the postal service said.

'Important'

It said Mr Norman, who is a Jersey resident, used a "bold colour pallet to highlight each of the bird's features".

A spokesperson said: "Wetland Birds rely on wetlands and waterways for survival, and providing respite for many species is an important part of Jersey’s conservation work."

Jersey Post said a Northern Shoveler was a "stunning duck species" and thrived in various habitats, while the Western Marsh, a bird of prey, first nested in Jersey in 2002 and has since become "prominent across the island".

The Tufted Duck has a "remarkable and widespread presence" on the island making it a beloved resident in Jersey's avian community, it said.

Seasonal birds, such as the "rare" Northern Lapwing and Common Snipe, are predominantly seen in Jersey from August to April, the postal service added, while the Reed Bunting was once a breeding species on the island but now mostly arrived between October and April.

The stamps can be purchased from Jersey Post offices and ordered online.