Bosnia postage stamps year 2005 Fauna – Birds of Neretva Valley

Bosnia postage stamps year 2005 Fauna – Birds of Neretva Valley MNH set

Here’s a beautiful set featuring the 2005 “Birds of the Neretva Valley” sheet issued by Bosnia & Herzegovina (Croat-administered), released on 2 March 2005 . It showcases four key wetland species, each denominated at 1 m BAM:

1. Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) – Michel 145 / Scott 134a
2. Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) – Michel 146 / Scott 134b
3. European Bee‑eater (Merops apiaster) – Michel 148 / Scott 134c
4. Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) – Michel 147 / Scott 134d

🌳 Ecological Significance

This series draws attention to the rich avifauna of the Neretva Delta, particularly Hutovo Blato, a vital Ramsar-designated wetland spanning approx. 7,411 ha in Bosnia and Herzegovina . The area supports hundreds of migratory and nesting birds each year, making it a hotspot for biodiversity.

🖋️ Design & Production

• Designer: Dinko Raič
• Printer: Zrinski, Čakovec (Croatia), using offset technique with comb perforation 14 and water-activated gum .
• Print Run: 20,000 of each stamp .

📇 Catalogue Listings

• Michel: #145–148 (individual stamps); set considered under broader group
• Scott: 134a–d
• Stanley Gibbons: C146–C149