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Overview

Norfolk Island is home to a number of bird species, including over 20 species of seabirds that can be seen from coastal areas, including popular vantage points Captain Cook Monument and Bird Rock. Nepean Island, Phillip Island and the smaller islets off the Norfolk coastline are important breeding areas for these interesting and varied seabird species.

This stamp issue, released on 20 September 2016, is the first issued by Australia Post for Norfolk Island. The stamp designs, by John White of the Australia Post Design Studio, feature two striking photographs that showcase the expressive heads of two iconic seabirds.

The Seabirds of Norfolk Island stamp issue is available from 20 September 2016 online, at participating Post Offices and via mail order on 1800 331 794, while stocks last.

 

Technical specifications

Issue  date20 September 2016
Issue withdrawal date30 April 2017
Denominations1 x $1, 1 x $2
Stamp designJohn White, Australia Post Design Studio
Product designJohn White, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer - gummedTBA
Paper - gummedTullis Russell Red Phos
Printing processOffset lithography
Stamp size37.5mm x 26mm
Minisheet size135mm x 80mm
Perforations13.86 x 14.60
Sheet layoutModule of 50 no design
National postmarkNorfolk Island NSW 2899
FDI withdrawal date18 October 2016

Stamps in this issue

$1.10 The Tweets
$1.10 The Tweets

Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda roseotincta)

These spectacular seabirds, though largely white-feathered, are named for their two bright crimson tail quills, which they use to perform intricate courtship rituals in the air. These migratory birds are observed on Norfolk Island between October and May.

$1.00
$1.10 The Tweets
$1.10 The Tweets

Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra fullagari)

These large and distinctive seabirds are named for the small black mask around their large yellow or yellowish-green beak. These white-bodied, black-tailed birds are also migratory and are seen at their nests between August and February.

$2.00

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