During the stark winter months, it is always uplifting to see the bright plumage of birds outside. Birds that stay in one place year round are equipped to deal with the cold temperatures. However, there are certain things a bird lover can do to help them survive the long and cold winter.
Many ..
People have revered birds of prey throughout history. Watching them effortlessly soar in the skies or dive to catch prey with unbelievable speed made some people think these creatures did not belong to this world.
Many cultures believed raptors were gods or messengers that brought guidance. I..
With these five stamps, the U.S. Postal Service® celebrates the beauty of bonsai, a horticultural art form that has become quite popular in the United States. The word “bonsai” is Japanese for “plant in a pot.” It also refers to the practice of cultivating plants — usually trees — in trays, pots, ..
The 2016 49¢ Botanical Art stamps feature 10 new designs based on illustrations from an American nursery catalog. These catalogs were published between 1891 and 1912 and are part of the New York Botanical Garden’s Seed Catalog Collection – one of the largest and important collections in the U...
In 2021, the United States Postal Service issued a new non-denominated additional-ounce stamp. It was printed in two formats – a pane of 20 and coil of 100 – and pictured a brush rabbit. The stamp design featured existing artwork by designer and illustrator Dugald Stermer. Stermer ..
Few cartoon characters are as remembered and loved as Bugs Bunny. His antics have been making people of all ages laugh since he first appeared on-screen in A Wild Hare in 1940. While his design has been updated a bit over the years, his famous Brooklyn accent and catchphrase, “Eh… What’s..
In 2019, the USPS issued 10 new Forever stamps picturing different cacti in bloom. The species shown were Engelmann's prickly pear, fire crown, Texas rainbow, dahlia, scarlet hedgehog, hatchet, golden Tom Thumb, eagle's claw, glory of Texas, and silver ball. They are just a handful of th..
The 'dogface' name comes from a wing pattern resembling a dog's face (some think it looks like a poodle) which is found on the male of the species. Its wings are an iridescent bluish-black, orange and sulfur- yellow in color. The female has a small black dot on each of its yellow fore- wings. The ty..
The Castillo de San Marcos (St. Mark's Castle) is the continental United States' oldest masonry fort. It was designed by Spanish engineer Ignacio Daza and built on the western side of Matanzas Bay in St. Augustine, Florida.The Castillo de San Marcos was originally a Spanish fort, but came unde..
Buttonhole flowers, or boutonnières, are traditionally donned for special celebrations. They add elegance to an everyday business suit and the finishing touch to a formal tuxedo.Boutonnières first became popular in 19th century England. When Prince Albert and Queen Victoria married, she ..
This combination package of USPS forever stamps is designed for weddings, parties, or special events.Celebration Corsage is a 2-ounce stamp appropriate for many of lifes special moments. This elegant stamp can typically accommodate the weight of heavy invitations for birthdays, weddings, anniversari..
The “Peanuts” gang of characters is among the best known and most beloved in American culture. Celebrate the birth centennial of the American cartoonist with this Charles M. Schulz Forever® stamps.Ten different stamp designs showcase Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and their unforgettable friends. Bright col..