Mexico-Raptors

A bird stamp with four different raptors- Western Osprey ( Pandion haliaetus), Golden Eagle  (Aquila chrysaetos), Harpy Eagle ( Harpia harpyja) ,  Ornate Hawk-Eagle   (Spizaetus ornatus). From the Mexcio 2002 Conservation  8v stamp set which shows 22 species of birds. Wonderful cover postmarked with that special tridate  12-12-12, thanks to my dear friend Cecy.

Spain-Osprey

Posted from Las Palmas in  Spain to Helsinki  in Finland in 2000, this postcard was carried by a  1999 Western  Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) stamp. You've probably guessed this bird likes fish...take a good look  at the stamp :)