USPS To Release Stamps Honoring National Bird

What:

The U.S. Postal Service will issue Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult, a new set of commemorative postage stamps. The first-day-of-issue outdoor event is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #BaldEagleStamps.

Who:

The Hon. Daniel M. Tangherlini, U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, will serve as the dedicating official.

When:

Thursday, May 14, at 11 a.m. Central

Where:

National Eagle Center
50 Pembroke Ave. S.
Wabasha, MN 55981

RSVP:

Attendees are encouraged to register at https://www.usps.com/baldeaglestamps.

Background:

Intrinsic to the national identity of the United States since the early days of the republic, the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has been a favorite stamp subject for more than a century. These latest stamps offer a new take on the American icon and feature realistic illustrations of the bird at different stages of life. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps using original paintings by noted ornithologist and illustrator David Allen Sibley.

The mighty raptor has been celebrated on U.S. stamps since 1869. Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult continues the long tradition of spotlighting these magnificent birds on American postage.

Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult stamps will be issued in panes of 20. As Forever stamps, they will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

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