American Kestrel ( Falco sparverius)

                               Mail art cover from the USA with 1995 American Kestrel stamps
                                

Denmark- Common Kestrel ( Falso tinnunculus)

Denmark 2004 Birds of Prey- from the 4v set is this small raptor a Common Kestrel ( Falco tinnunculus) which belongs to the kestrel group of the Falcon family ( Falconidae). It is widespread over Europe , Asia and Africa. In Britain, it is the only kestrel which has a brown plumage.
 Postmarked in Sydjyllands, Denmark

Netherlands - Birds 1994 & 1995

Netherlands 1995 Birds of Prey
 Red Kite  (Milvus milvus),  Hen Harrier   ( Circus cyaneus), Common Kestrel   ( Falco tinnunculus )

1994 Fepapost

Garganey  ( Anas querquedula),  Bluethroat  ( Luscinia svecica) , Barnacle Goose    (Branta leucopsis )

Ireland-Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

A similar stamp to the one above only the value of .90 Euro has been imprinted which is the basic 20g weight for international postage from Ireland to Malaysia.

Ireland- Common Kestrel ( Falco tinnunculus)

 August 9, 2012,  An Post (Ireland) put a Common Kestrel ( Falco tinnunculus) on one of the new definitive stamps from the Animals and Marine Life set of 8. These self-adhesive stamps are made in rolls of 600 on which the denomination is printed  at the time of purchase. The five digit number on the SOAR ( stamps on a roll) is the Julian date which is based on the Julian calendar and the sequence below this contains POst Office information such as the location of the stamp printer etc.

The kestrel is a small bird of prey feeding almost exclusively on small mammals such as rats and voles.  Like other birds of prey, the kestrel is also seen as a symbol of power , showing the vitality of nature.

This counter printed stamp has high value to cover the cost of registration for international postage. Posted from Droichead Atha  (Eng: Drogheda)

Birds are very popular in Eupen, here's another five which had a good flight. Thanks again to my friend Vrin .
Spotted Nutcracker ( Nucifraga caryocatactes )Tawny Owl ( Strix aluco ) ,Common Kestrel ( Falco tinnunculus)Black-necked Grebe ( Podiceps nigricollis) and the Little Owl ( Athene noctua)