JAMAICA

45c: of the bird sets issued by Jamaica, this pair may be the most stunning, showing six species of endemic island birds, incl. a cuckoo, euphonia, parrot, elaenia, vireo and solitaire

NORFOLK

30c this colorful Morwong, or perciform fish is found mainly in the Southern Oceans

NIUE

$2 this underwater scene features a snorkeler in the Limu Pools off Niue, a territory of New Zealand

SEYCHELLES

R1, R1.50: the splendid palm and Seychelles skink are featured on this issue showing native wildlife

ST. LUCIA

$1: this 1992 issue shows the arrival of Europeans to the Caribbean and was issued for the 500th anniv. of the landing of Columbus

FR. POLYNESIA

34fr: this issue features the elegant Vanilla Orchid

ST. LUCIA

20c this lovely stained glass triptych was issued for Christmas in 2001

SEYCHELLES

R3.50 the Aldabra Coucal, an endemic sub-species of the Madagascar Coucal found only on the Aldabra atoll

SAMOA

60s a colorful sunset and island coastal scenery is the subject of this recent issue from Samoa; note the traditional patterns in the frame

ST. LUCIA

65c the Cocoplum fruit (Chrysobalanus icaco) is featured on this 2005 fruit issue

SEYCHELLES

R1 Dendrobium orchid
R2.25 Coco de Mer palm

ST. LUCIA

75c this landscape watercolor was done by island artist Derek Walcott

ST. VINCENT

15c, 20c: this issue from St. Vincent features the Croton or Codiaeum plant is an ornamental species with variegated, colorful leaves.

SAMOA

70s this lovely stamp depicts the Solosolo beach and lush landscape of the island of Upolu

SAMOA

60s this stamp shows island fishermen and promotes conservation of marine resources

ST. KITTS

30c this stamp is one of a series issued in 2003 by various member islands, and celebrates the 30th anniv. of CARICOM

KIRIBATI

50c the striking Violet Squirrelfish is shown here on a stamp featuring marine life of local reefs, from 1990.

PAPUA

50t the Raggiana Bird of Paradise is shown on this issue, commemorating PNG's 25th anniv. of independence from Britian

MALTA

16c this 1999 Europa issue shows a plover found in Ghadira Nature Reserve, near a popular beach in Mellieha

PAPUA

K2.50 and 70t overprint: the Bottlenose dolphin is featured on this colorful issue

PAPUA

20t, 70t: Gogodala Dance Masks are shown on this vivid cultural issue

PAPUA

70t this striking scene shows the Wawoi Waterfall in highland PNG

MAYOTTE

50c this issue shows a Papaya tree and fruit; this territory recently joined mainland France, and will soon cease to issue its own stamps

GIBRALTAR

UK Rate: this stamp features the Blue Rock Thrush, a resident chat of N. Africa and higher altitudes of Europe

MALTA

10c Europa issues have annual themes and are avidly sought after by collectors; this 1993 issue shows modern art

JAMAICA

$10 Cricket is one of the British Caribbean's favorite sports, and this issue shows three notable players of the Windies team

MALTA

37c a satellite image of the isles of Malta is shown on this 2010 issue

MAURITIUS

R2.50 this satellite image shows the Mascarene Islands, and was issued for Commonwealth Day 1983

JAPAN

80 yen, block of 4 se-tenant. I rarely include major countries such as Japan, but this block of flora and landscapes recently came my way, and the colors and design are simply stunning.

CAYMAN

30c an adult Blue Iguana is pictured here

CYPRUS

43c this 2009 issue shows a rooster, from a set depicting farm animals. Note that Cyprus has adopted the euro, and no longer displays pounds/pence denominations.