ISLAND STAMPS

FIJI

2012-01-27T13:48:00.001-08:00

41c: the Wandering Tattler is a wide-ranging shorebird which nests and summers in Alaska and Canada, but at other times lives on rocky S. Pacific island shores

FIJI

2012-01-27T13:46:00.000-08:00

40c: the queen reviews uniformed Fijian troops in this commonwealth format issue

DOMINICA

2012-01-27T13:42:00.001-08:00

20c: the Colvillea flower is shown on this island flora issue

FR. POLYNESIA

2012-01-27T13:40:00.001-08:00

316fr: this curiously denominated issue from 1994 celebrates the bicentenary of the National Conservatory of Arts and Trades

FAROES

2012-01-22T01:44:00.001-08:00

5kr: The stunning Inachus io, or European Peacock butterfly is featured on this 2010 issue

CYPRUS (Northern)

2012-01-22T01:42:00.001-08:00

70k: a stunning pink cyclamen is shown on this flora issue of 2006

GREAT BRITIAN

2012-01-22T01:41:00.000-08:00

97p: this WWF issue shows a stylized Jaguar, one of the largest and most endangered felines of tropical America

FAROES

2012-01-22T01:38:00.001-08:00

4kr: a pod of playful Atlantic White-sided dolphins is featured on this 1997 marine life issue

BELIZE

2012-01-17T12:01:00.001-08:00

35c: the magnificent Citreoline Trogon is a fruit eating bird native of Belizean forests

BERMUDA

2012-01-17T11:58:00.001-08:00

25c: Local traditions are celebrated in this issue showing colorful Gombey dancers

BARBADOS

2012-01-17T11:57:00.000-08:00

70c: Barbados has issued many ship issues, this one shows a vessel from 1803 named for the island

FR. POLYNESIA

2012-01-17T11:54:00.000-08:00

14fr: this 1993 issue celebrates tourism; here a group ply the coast in an outrigger canoe, to view serene island landscapes

BARBADOS

2012-01-12T09:56:00.001-08:00

$3: this lovely watercolor shows a typical island landscape and celebrates the tricentenary of the Combermere School

COCOS Is.

2012-01-12T09:55:00.000-08:00

50c: this dramatic image shows a Chinese Pond Heron in flight over an island beach

COMOROS

2012-01-12T09:51:00.001-08:00

FC150: Local traditions and costumes are celebrated with this 2002 issue showing colorful woman's attire

COMOROS

2012-01-12T09:49:00.001-08:00

FC50: this flora issue shows the Ylang-ylang, a fragrant ornamental garden tree

CYPRUS

2012-01-04T09:28:00.000-08:00

30c: Flags of the newest member of the EU are shown in this 1999 issue celebrating the 50th anniv. of the Council of Europe

FALKLANDS

2012-01-04T09:12:00.000-08:00

45p: this WWF issue shows the Gentoo Penguin, with hatchling

ICELAND

2012-01-04T09:08:00.001-08:00

105kr: this birds issue of 2005 shows the Starling, a widespread passerine

MALDIVES

2012-01-04T09:05:00.000-08:00

25l: this issue shows a work of Henri Matisse, and commemorates the 25th anniv. of his death

NETH. ANTILLES

2012-01-04T09:00:00.000-08:00

85c: Mail delivery; 25c: Forest Biodiversity, issued for the 2000 Hong Kong Philatelic Expo

MONTSERRAT

2012-01-01T04:56:00.003-08:00

$1.15: 2012 is the year of the dragon according to the Chinese zodiac, so this issue showing mythical creatures is especially appropriate

NEW ZEALAND

2012-01-01T04:54:00.000-08:00

45c: this WWF issue features the Kakapo, an endemic ground parrot of New Zealand

NEVIS

2012-01-01T04:50:00.000-08:00

20c, 75c: these official stamps show island flora including the eyelash orchid and cordia

FR. POLYNESIA

2012-01-01T04:49:00.000-08:00

90fr: this 2005 issue is one of several that highlight island ladies' fashions and costumes

FR. POLYNESIA

2012-01-01T04:47:00.000-08:00

125fr: this 1990 issue celebrates the traditional Maori culture of New Zealand

MAURITIUS / Ile Maurice

2011-12-30T07:29:00.000-08:00

R7: this 2006 issue celebrates the centenary of regattas in Mahebourg, with historical and modern views

PHILIPPINES

2011-12-30T07:28:00.000-08:00

p17: this block shows the Common Flameback Woodpecker, from the 2009 bird definitives

ST. LUCIA

2011-12-30T07:27:00.000-08:00

60c: the graceful Polydamas Swallowtail butterfly is shown on this lepidoptera issue

SOLOMON IS,

2011-12-28T14:12:00.000-08:00

50c: this stamps is from a birds definitive series and features Blyth's, or Papuan Hornbill, whose range includes some of the northern Solomon Islands.

TUVALU

2011-12-28T14:05:00.000-08:00

$1.50: this 1995 tourism issue was part of a regional "Visit South Pacific" campaign

SAMOA

2011-12-28T14:03:00.000-08:00

25s, $1: these pairs are from a former definitive series showing local fruits, and feature the guava and coconut palm

SURINAM

2011-12-26T02:22:00.000-08:00

$2.50: this 2011 issue shows banknotes of various countries, this one features Samoa's tala currency

SURINAM

2011-12-26T02:20:00.001-08:00

Z rate: the Great Tinamou is featured on this 2009 forests birds issue; this solitary species is rarely ever shown on stamps

KIRIBATI

2011-12-23T00:24:00.000-08:00

25c: this millenium issue celebrates "Micronesia - a region of Peace) and shows the Pacific map

MALDIVES

2011-12-23T00:22:00.000-08:00

R5: the Namaqua Dove, a native and widespread island species, is shown on this fauna issue

PHILIPPINES

2011-12-23T00:20:00.000-08:00

p15: this issue celebrates 100 years of Philippine national liberation, and was issued in 1998.

MADEIRA

2011-12-16T07:50:00.000-08:00

1 euro: the bird of paradise flower, an ornamental island species, is shown on this 2006 issue

MAYOTTE

2011-12-16T07:48:00.000-08:00

55c: the M'Biwi cultural tradition is shown on this 2008 issue

ROSS DEP. (N.Z.)

2011-12-16T07:45:00.001-08:00

50c: the Chinstrap Penguin is shown on this issue of Ross Dependency, an Antarctic station maintained by New Zealand

JERSEY

2011-12-16T07:43:00.000-08:00

29p: the Marsh Orchid, a protected flora species, is featured on this 2003 issue

NETH. ANTILLES

2011-12-16T07:38:00.000-08:00

285c: this issue shows a Ramphastos Toucan, from a sheetlet showing New World birds

MAURITIUS

2011-12-16T07:36:00.000-08:00

R10: the Dombeya spp. is featured on this 2009 issue showing indigenous flowers

NIUE

2011-12-13T09:32:00.000-08:00

20c: this issue shows the Purple-capped or Crimson-crowned Fruit Dove, found in the islands of the S. Pacific from Micronesia to Wallis and Futuna.

PENRHYN, COOK IS.

2011-12-13T09:28:00.000-08:00

48c, 60c: two issues from Penrhyn in the N. Cook Islands show scouting (orchids) and reef fish

MAYOTTE

2011-12-11T01:12:00.000-08:00

41c: this colorful 2oo1 issue celebrates the return of hajj pilgrims from Mecca to the island

MAURITIUS

2011-12-11T01:09:00.001-08:00

R4, R25: two values from a definitive set showing ecological scenery, these depict migratory bird species and a tree fern

MAURITIUS

2011-12-11T01:06:00.000-08:00

R3, R10: this 2002 issue shows early maps of the Mascarene islands by Reinel (1520) and Mercator (1569)

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

2011-12-11T01:05:00.000-08:00

K1: this issue is from the 2010 Pioneer Art series and shows a legendary figure called "Fish Man"

FR. POLYNESIA

2011-12-11T01:02:00.000-08:00

51fr: this large format issue shows a Bamboo forest, from the series called "Tahiti of Yesterday"

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

2011-12-09T11:15:00.000-08:00

K6.30: this oversized issue from 2010 shows Pioneer Art sporting a primitivist warrior image

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

2011-12-09T11:12:00.000-08:00

70t: the Spine Cheek Anenome fish is pictured on this marine life issue

TAIWAN

2011-12-09T11:03:00.000-08:00

$1, .50: two birds from a recent definitive set: these species include the Bronzed Drongo and the Painted Snipe

FR. POLYNESIA

2011-12-09T11:01:00.000-08:00

44fr: the Nukuhiva Imperial Pigeon, an island endemic species, is shown on this unique birdlife issue.

MAURITIUS

2011-12-09T10:59:00.000-08:00

R8: the Lionfish is shown on this definitive marine life issue

SAMOA

2011-12-09T10:57:00.000-08:00

$2: this issue shows ecological imagery and bears the message "Water is Life"

SRI LANKA

2011-12-09T10:54:00.000-08:00

R10: this 2010 issue celebrates the 175th anniv. of the Royal College of Colombo

SAMOA

2011-12-04T07:24:00.001-08:00

60s: a tatooed Samoan warrior is pictured on this issue in full traditional regalia

WALLIS & FUTUNA

2011-12-04T07:16:00.000-08:00

400fr: this magnificent 2006 art issue shows a work of Jean Michon, and celebrates the 80th anniv. of his birth

VANUATU

2011-12-03T00:06:00.000-08:00

v25: the Lathrodes cleotas butterfly is featured on this 1983 issue, postmarked on the island of Santo

SAO TOME & PRINCIPE

2011-12-02T23:44:00.001-08:00

D80, D100: these lovely 1991 stamps show African Grey Parrots in their natural habitat among the humid forests of Sao Tome & Principe

ST. KITTS

2011-12-02T23:42:00.000-08:00

25c, 50c: this series shows ship transport

SOLOMON IS.

2011-12-02T23:39:00.000-08:00

$1.70: this issue celebrates the 100th anniv. of Methodist Missions, and shows traditional island longboats

TUVALU

2011-12-01T07:18:00.000-08:00

60c: this issue celebrates the 100th anniv. of British colonization in 1892

ST. VINCENT

2011-12-01T05:22:00.000-08:00

10c: this colorful 2002 issue celebrates the 25th anniv. of the Vincy Mas Carnival

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

2011-12-01T05:19:00.000-08:00

$1: Island artist Boscoe Holder is featured on this 2004 issue with a composition called "Lady with Ginger Lilies)

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

2011-11-28T03:30:00.000-08:00

K6.30: this 2010 issue shows the a colorful pair of Adelbert Regent Bowerbirds

ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON

2011-11-28T03:28:00.000-08:00

Fr. 5.20: this large format issue of 2000 shows island locals gathering for community work

ST. KITTS

2011-11-28T03:27:00.000-08:00

80c: this colorful issue shows early stamps from St. Kitt's when it was still named St. Christopher

ST. LUCIA

2011-11-28T03:18:00.000-08:00

$2.25: the lovely iridescent morpho blue butterfly is pictured on this issue, a showy species of the forest understory

SOLOMON IS.

2011-11-26T04:57:00.000-08:00

$1.10: the endemic Nicobar Pigeon is pictured on this issue

TUVALU

2011-11-26T04:50:00.000-08:00

$1: this issue shows the rich colors of the Pacific reefs and undersea coral

ST. KITTS

2011-11-26T04:47:00.000-08:00

15c: the Bananaquit is a common nectar feeding bird of the Antilles

ST. LUCIA

2011-11-26T00:44:00.000-08:00

20c: this 2001 stamp shows the British flag and a profile of St. Lucia's Pitons; it celebrates the naming of the first British civil administrator of the island in 1801

REUNION IS.

2011-11-26T00:42:00.000-08:00

69c: the Bourbon's Tersiphone is an endemic Mascarene flycatcher native to Reunion Island (France), found in forests of the island's national park

SEYCHELLES

2011-11-26T00:38:00.000-08:00

R4: the Seychelles Magpie Robin, an endemic bird species known from just a few islands of the group

VANUATU

2011-11-26T00:05:00.001-08:00

v5, v55: two stamps from the island landscape series, showing scenes on Iririki and North Efate

SRI LANKA

2011-11-25T23:59:00.000-08:00

R.50: this lovely Halley's Comet issue from 1986 shows traditional elements and symbols

TUVALU

2011-11-25T23:58:00.000-08:00

$1: the Vagabond Butterflyfish is shown on this marine life issue

PHILIPPINES

2011-11-25T23:53:00.000-08:00

P6: this block of stamps show waterfalls in four island provinces: Lanao, Negros, Samar and Bilian

TAIWAN

2011-11-25T23:47:00.000-08:00

$5: pair from a waterbird se-tenant sheet. Pictured are the Water Redstart and the Little Forktail, both in the Muscicapidae family.

SRI LANKA

2011-11-23T14:06:00.000-08:00

R5: this 2010 issue celebrates local Christmas traditions

SRI LANKA

2011-11-23T14:03:00.000-08:00

R16.50: this 2002 issue celebrates diplomatic relations of Japan and Sri Lanka for development, and shows both island nation flags

TAIWAN

2011-11-23T13:57:00.000-08:00

$9: a spectacular Swallowtail is pictured on this butterfly issue

TAIWAN

2011-11-23T13:53:00.000-08:00

$5: two issues from a waterbirds se-tenant sheetlet: the Taiwan Whistling Thrush and the Little Egret

VANUATU

2011-11-19T00:54:00.000-08:00

25v: this 1994 tourism issue shows cultural carvings, a local dwelling, flora and an island seascape

WALLIS & FUTUNA

2011-11-19T00:52:00.000-08:00

25fr: this lovely woven cloth or tapa motif shows various local scenes: villagers, crops, fishing and even a rider; issued in 1995.

WALLIS & FUTUNA

2011-11-16T10:54:00.001-08:00

125fr: this 2002 issue celebrates the 1616 discovery of the Horn islands, and shows an early map of the two islands, Futuna and Alofi

WALLIS & FUTUNA

2011-11-16T10:52:00.000-08:00

28fr: this 1990 issue shows traditional fale huts found in Wallis and Futuna

VANUATU

2011-11-16T10:50:00.001-08:00

20v: the Rainbow Lorikeet is a colorful species with many unique island forms

TONGA

2011-11-16T10:48:00.000-08:00

32s: this 1982 issue celebrates the Commonwealth Games Decathlon

WALLIS & FUTUNA

2011-11-16T10:47:00.000-08:00

110fr: this 2003 environment issue shows undersea images of local coral reefs

WALLIS & FUTUNA

2011-11-16T10:45:00.000-08:00

20fr: this issue shows the Breadfruit, an important tree crop of Polynesia

VANUATU

2011-11-16T10:29:00.000-08:00

50v: this 1991 issue shows the White-collared or Mangrove Kingfisher, a widespread species found from the Red Sea through S. Asia to Polynesia

BR. VIRGIN IS.

2011-11-16T10:25:00.000-08:00

20c: windsurfing is the theme of this 1984 Olympics issue

VANUATU

2011-11-12T09:50:00.000-08:00

55v: this lovely issue shows the Purple Queen Anthias, part of a reef fish definitive set

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

2011-11-12T09:46:00.000-08:00

$5.25: this 2007issue shows a fountain and celebrates the re-opening of the Red House, Trinidad's Parliament

TRISTAN da CUNHA

2011-11-12T09:44:00.000-08:00

5p: 17th century antique maps of this remote Atlantic island are profiled on this issue

TAIWAN

2011-11-12T09:41:00.000-08:00

$5: the Eurasian Kingfisher is featured on this lovely freshwater birds issue

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

2011-11-09T21:40:00.000-08:00

$1.50: this issue shows a Caribbean endemic bird, the Montserrat Oriole