Description
Birds of Prey, also known as raptors, were so heavily persecuted up until the middle of the 20th century that their numbers declined so much that many species were brought the edge of extinction. These beautiful, spectacular top-level predators have been protected in recent years and this Birds of Prey Presentation Pack, which forms just part of the range, explores the behaviour and habitat of these elegant creatures. This striking Birds of Prey Presentation Pack includes all ten first class stamps from the issue. All the featured birds were photographed at the International Centre for Birds of Prey near Gloucester and the names of the individual birds on these dramatic stamps are recorded. The pack gives a detailed overview of defining characteristics of UK Birds of Prey, including variety of species, wing shapes and specifications of each featured Bird of Prey. The Birds of Prey Presentation Pack contains ten special stamps: 1st Class: White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla 1st Class: Merlin – Falco columberius 1st Class: Hobby – Falco subbuteo 1st Class: Buzzard – Buteo buteo 1st Class: Golden Eagle – Aquila chrysaetos 1st Class: Kestrel – Falco tinnunculus 1st Class: Goshawk – Accipiter gentillis 1st Class: Sparrowhawk – Accipiter nisus 1st Class: Red Kite – Milvus milvus 1st Class: Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus