Photo Arne Ader
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Estonian text posted 18.12.2017

Clubmoss

Stiff clubmoss; Bristly clubmoss       Kattekold       Lycopodium annotinum

Issued by  Eesti Post

Estonian text posted 16.12.2017

WOPA, the World Online Philatelic Agency, elected the lynx stamp designed by Indrek Ilves as the most beautiful stamp in the world in 2017. Congratulations!

Animal of the Year – 2018

Information to readers - the lynx is the coat of arms animal of the Tallinn Zoo and carries the title of the next Animal of the Year.

WOPA FB page: LINK

Video Ahto Täpsi

Photo Arne Ader

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Estonian text posted 15.12.2017 

Grouse cock nibbling at birch buds

Grouse; Black grouse     Teder       Tetrao tetrix

If you notice large splendid birds in winter on birches at forest verges then you have met grouses. If however  similar but a little larger birds are busy in pine stands then instead capercaillies.

Photos Arne Ader
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Estonian text posted 14.12.1207

Raven pair

Raven        Ronk or kaaren       Corvus corax

In the old days ravens were held to be birds of large forests. We have to do with smart and  extremely intelligent birds very willing to learn and by now managing nearly everywhere.