Showing posts with label Wildlife (Marine ). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wildlife (Marine ). Show all posts

Thursday, 4 August 2022

United States of America.



 North America.
   What a great nature card !  This card shows the many and varied wildlife  of Animals , Marine life  , birds and Plantlife in The huge Continent of North America..  This card shows just how  much there is to enjoy in this part of the world and bening a nature and wildlife lover  this card is a welcomed card for my collection. Thank you so much My friend Arnold for this swap card ..  
Posted Houston TX.27 June :  Arrived Sydney 01 August : Traveled 34 days.  Thank you Arnold.!

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Japan



Hangzgou .: CHINA.:

 This is a nice  card from China  showing this "Finless Porpoise" of the Yangtze River , the last remaining  cetacean only found in this river in China..  I hope that these lovely  marine animals survive the current onslaught of wildlife there. What a lovely smile he has !! This is a Postcrossing card . Thank you Xie Xie Fong for this card . 

 Posted Guangzhou 03 May : Arrived Sydney 26 June.: Taveled 7,843 kilometers in 54 days. 

Wednesday, 25 May 2022

New Zealand



 NEW zEALAND.:

  A lovely and thoughtful card in a series of endangered species showing these lovely dolphins enjoying their wonderful environment . Thank you Aaron for this colourful card  This is a surprise card  . and a nice one for my postcard collection.
Posted 29 April.Arrived Sydney  19 may : Traveled 21 days.. 

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

Australia


Eden : NSW  AUSTRALIA.:

A lovely card from Heather from her trip on the south coast of New South Wales.. . A lovely card of this whale  as Eden used to be a large whaling centre..  now finished thank god !!

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Australia.



Mandurah : WEST ERN AUSTRALIA.

 Thank you agin Keith for this card from Mandurah in Western Australia on your recent trip.. This is one of many cards received .. thank you for thinking of me..with these cards.. This card shows The " dolphins " of Mandurah..  Thanks mate.

Friday, 29 March 2019

Galapagos Islands



Fernandina Island : Galapagos group :
 This is one of two really lovely cards that I have recently received from a Friends son in the Galapagos Islands...what great cards they are too. This card shows a multi view sceno of the The Sea lions and fur seals that are to be found on Fernandia  Island.. This truly is an amazing place to visit and this is just one of many Islands in the Galapagos group that have their own unique wildlife. Thank you so much David.
Posted San Cristobal13 March : Arrived Sydney 26 March : Traveled 11 days..
Thank you also for great cancellation stamps.

Sunday, 6 January 2019

United States of America


Monterey California : USA.

I love otters ..they are just so good to watch .This is a nice surprise card from Jenniffer from Monterey in California.  The card shows this little Sea Otter just "cruising" along on his back maybe eating.. This is a lovely wildlife card Jennifer and thank you for it..these among my favourite animals ( marine mammals) ..
The Sea Ortter  (enhydra lutus ) is a marine mammal native to the northern and eastern coast of The Eastern Pacific Ocean. These Sea otters typically weigh between 14 - 45 kilograms ( 31- 99 lbs.) making them the heaviest member of the Weasel family but among the smallest marine mammals.The Otter is capable of living exclusively in the ocean.
(info.courtesy of wikipedia )

Tuesday, 18 September 2018

Australia


Heard Island.:AUSTRALIA.:

This is a recent first day release Maxi card from Australia Post Released in Heard Island . 05 September  2017. A great card love the seals..looks cold.This card is already posted in my SWAP CARDS.

Thursday, 16 August 2018

Australia


Cairns QUEENSLAND.
 This is a really colourful set of newly "First Day " released cards by Australia Post .This is a lovely set of maxi cards and stamps.showing some of the various Marine life on the Great Barrier Reef. Released Cairns Queensland 4870 and  Postmarked August 01 2018.

Top Left card :  The Grey Reef Shark.:               Top Right card: Nautilus.

Bottom Left card: Green Sea Turtle.:                   Bottom Right card.: The Emperor Angelfish.




Friday, 25 May 2018

United States of America


Houston .Texas.U.S.A.

Another great swap from my friend Arnold.Thank you for this mame..The card shows The Giant Pacific Octopus. (octopus deleini.).. These Giant octopus live in the rocky reefs and caves on The north Pacific coast and feed on crustaceans and fish...Thanks again Arnold also for the great stamps..
Posted Houston 04 May : Arrived Sydney 21 My : Traveled 17 days


Wednesday, 4 October 2017

United States of America


Oakland : CALIFORNIA.: US

A really large card arrived today...from a Postcroser in Californis...Thank you Benny..The card shows many various sharks teeth from prehistoric times  to now...a really different card Thank you Benny.
Posted Oakland ; 15 September : Arrived Sydney 05 October : Traveled 11, 960,kilometers in 20 days.

Sunday, 17 September 2017

Australia


AUSTRALIA.  HEARD ISLAND.

SOME OF THESE CARDS ARE OUT OF STOCK

This is the latest first day of release from Australia Post. "Maxi Card"  various scenes of Heard Island in the Southern Ocean.

 TOP LEFT :Kerguelen cabbage & lichen Heard Is.  TOP RIGHT: King Penguins Atlas Cove .

BOTTOM LEFT :Southern Elephant seals Heard Is. BOTTOM RIGHT :Baudissin Glacier Edge.


Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Greece


Zakynthos .: GREECE.:

What a lovely card.. Thank you so much for thinking of me on your vacation Tone Nor..This is a lovely card showing the beauty of Zakynthos Island in Greece,, This is a PIF - RAS card and so nice to receive..
 Posted : Greece,28 August : Arrived Sydney 12 September : Traveled 15 days..

Wednesday, 19 July 2017

Philippines




Palawan: PHILIPPINES.:

 A nice surprise just arrived from The Philipppines a PIF card and shows the lovely colourful Tubbataha Reef.. This is I am told a part of the Palawan Province Viasyas group.Thank you Cerdon for this lovely card and beautiful stamps..
The Tubbataha Reef is an atoll Coral Reef located in the Sulu Sea of the Philippines. This is a marine sanctuary protected as The Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park and is nominated in The seven Wonders of The World of Nature.This is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Posted Peurto Princera City 23 June: Arrived Sydney 20 July: Traveled 27 days..
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Sunday, 12 March 2017

Australia

EAST ANTARCTIC DEEP SEA CREATURES.
THESE CARDS ARE ALL NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY.: This  lovely colourful set of cards is the latest First Day of release from East Antarctic Territories by Australia Post.

             Top Left : Antarctic Deep Sea Bryazone.                   Top Right Antarctic Pink Sea Star


            Bottom Left :  Antarctic Pink Anemone.                 Bottom Right: Antarctic Neo Squid. 

Thursday, 12 January 2017

Finland


FINLAND :

A really different card has just arrived .. I think that this is my first postcard of a fish  that I have ever received !!! This card shows a Carp ( Aspius Aspius ).. Thank you for this card Emilia.. a really different card...Kitos..


Tuesday, 6 September 2016

Bahamas


Bahamas.:
What a colouful card...such a great underwater scene..makes you want to jump in !!! This lovely card from a mate traveling in the Bahamas..Thank you so much Arnold. for all these cards that you have sent also for thinking of me in your busy travels.Also the many great stamps that you have attatched to these cards
Posted Bahamas 08 August : Arrived Sydney07 September : Traveled 29 days..

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Aland Is.


Mariehamn : ALAND ISLANDS.:

 A great Surprise card from a good friend who is visiting the Island..and a really a rare card to receive..Thank you Eliska for thinking of me..and also thanks again for the nice drawing of the seal..that you have kindly drawn for me ...thanks so much..I trust your visit with Vera...was really enjoyable..
Posted Mariehamn. : 01 June. : Arrived Sydney 14 June : Traveled 13 days...love it..

Thursday, 9 June 2016

Taiwan


A postcards united card sent from Taiwan...The card shows the most colourful "clown fish" They say if you eat these  clown fish you will feel "funny" Thank you Fan Fan for this card...Xie Xie..
Posted Taiwan: 16 May 2016 : Arrived Sydney 08 June : Traveled 23 days..

Wednesday, 27 April 2016

Australia


Cairns...: F.N.Q. AUSTRALIA.

What a lovely card from such a great place...I love Cairns and the "Great barrier Reef" The card shows a Great loggerhead turtle with a skin diver...Thank you so much for this nice card Joan.. I know you had a great time there...I did also...


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