Number by catalogue:  Michel: 1211   Yvert: 1215   Scott: 1152  

Perforation type: 12 ¾x12 ¾

Subject:

4,5 crowns. Nature reservation Vejlerne*. Pair of Red-necked Grebes (Podiceps grisegena**). One can see the Windmill

Additional:

*Vejlerne nature reserve is located in Northern Jutland, Denmark. The nature reserve covers an area of about 60 km² - meadows, reed beds, and lakes - and is the largest bird sanctuary in Northern Europe. Vejlerne is the result of an unsuccessful drainage project initiated around 1870. Since 1993 the area has been owned by the Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation.

The main attraction of Vejlerne is probably the Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). Vejlerne has the northernmost breeding colony of Spoonbills in the world. In 2002, the colony consisted of 7 pairs.

As the sanctuary is established for the benefit of the birds, there is no access to the area. The birds can be observed from public road and from the observation towers and hides built around the area.


**Podiceps is a genus of birds in the grebe family.

It has representatives breeding in Europe, Asia, North and South America. Most northern hemisphere species migrate in winter to the coast or warmer climates.

They breed in vegetated areas of freshwater lakes, nesting on the water's edge, since their legs are set too far back for easy walking. Usually two eggs are laid, and the striped young may be carried on the adult's back.

All the genus are excellent swimmers and divers, and pursue their fish prey underwater.

Adults have striking breeding plumage, with no difference between the sexes. In winter, the plumage is subdued whites and greys.

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