June 2019 Vol.33 No.4 Europa Birds Update Folklore of Bird Names ….. The Blackbird Insight The Into the Bird of Capercaillie Paradise Story PLUS ……. All your regular features, The Rare and Unusual ChiffChaff Chat; New Listings; Philatelic Updates, Puzzles and more ………. Hoatzin The Bird Stamp Society (www.birdstampsociety.org) Founded August 1986 The Bird Stamp Society was formed to cater for the large number of collectors who specialise in bird stamps and relevant material CHAIRMAN Ashlyn’s Lodge, Chesham Road, Berkhampstead, Herts, HP4 2ST Tel. No: 01442 876995 Tony Statham
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