49. Mandarin Duck
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| Mandarinka |
The adult male Mandarin duck is a striking and unmistakable bird. It has a red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face and "whiskers". The adult female, on the background, is similar to female Wood duck.
In traditional Chinese culture, Mandarin Ducks represent a life-time couple and are regarded as a symbol of conjugal affection and fidelity. The species was once widespread in eastern Asia, but nowadays the population has reduced in Eastern Russia and in China to below 1,000 pairs in each country.
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| Victory weapon (left and centre) & the Hare (right) |
Military stamps commemorating the 65th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, " Victory weapon" (Оружие победы): the BT-7M tank (left) issued in 2010 and the GAZ-67B 4x4 (right) from 2012.
The Hare stamp from Russian Fairy Tales series on the far right.
Postcard from: Moscow, Russia.
Received: May 2012.
Language: English.
Envelope: no.
Stamps: two Victory Weapon vehicles (BT-7M & GA3-67B) and one 0.10R The Hare.
Thank you very much, Maria!
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ReplyDeleteThis is a postcard from me!! :)
Pozdrawiam, Marta ;D
Yes, it is yours. Thank you for your visit, Marta!
DeleteVery nice postcard! The duck looks very beautiful.
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