PHILIPPINES

P50: the Philippine Eagle is shown on this 1997 national symbols issue, along with the flag and Mt. Mayon in the background

SAMOA

$2.10: this lovely tourism issue shows Fuipisia Falls, on the lush island of Upolu

PHILIPPINES

P15: this Expo 1998 issue shows a colorful traditional sailing vessel

MICRONESIA

10c: the Bigscale Soldierfish is shown on this marine life issue

SINGAPORE

$1, $2: This set celebrates the people of the Common-wealth: cultural diversity and sports

PALAU

20c, 22c: Local scenery is pictured on these 1984 and 1987 issues, showing kite fishing and the horizon in silhouette of Babeldoab

SINGAPORE

Local: this lovely flora issue features a Flame Tree in full blossom

TONGA

57s: this 1988 definitive issue shows a soaring Great Frigate Bird over Pacific skies

TUVALU

80c: this native Corals issue shows the colorful Acropora rosaria

VANUATU

30v, 80v: two issues from Vanuatu: the Scarlet Robin, a local songbird which was featured on a 1991 issue for the Philanippon exposition; at right is a market scene from the capital, Port Vila, from a more recent definitive set showing island life

SOLOMON IS.

$1.05: the Dutchess Lorikeet is shown on this parrot issue; this species is native to forest areas of New Guinea and the Solomon Is.

BR. VIRGIN IS.

12c, 15c: The Coral and Fiddler Crab species are featured on this set; both were postmarked at Road Town, Tortola

NIUAFO'OU (TONGA)

10s: this marine life issue shows an Anemone Fish, a native species of Pacific reefs

SAMOA

70s: Dugout canoe fishing is seen on this local scene

TUVALU

$1: Traditional reef fishing by torch light is seen on this early independence issue

MONTSERRAT

35c, 75c: this lovely birds issues shows the Blue-headed Hummingbird and the Green-throated Carib

NAURU

10c, 20c: this trade and transport issue celebrates the South Pacific Forum

SEYCHELLES

R1: the endemic Aldabra Red-headed Fody is seen on this WWF issue. Similar species are found in the Comoros and Madagascar, but this species and the Mauritius Fody are considered threatened.

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

$5: a high value from a 2000 bird set, this stamp features the Green Honeycreeper

TIMOR LESTE

50c: this 2002 Independence issue shows island scenes and traditions

WALLIS & FUTUNA

65fr: this colorful large format issue of 2002 celebrates World Cup Soccer

ZANZIBAR

Sh. 4: this 1984 issue shows rare species of Zanzibar, and featured here is the island's unique sub-species of Leopard, now thought extinct

CAPE VERDE

$3: Literacy and Reading, a 1992 issue; $60: the life cycle of whales, from 2001

HONG KONG

$3: the Po Pin Chau Rocks are featured on this dramatic coastal landscape series