{"product_id":"scg7381-iceland-1969-bird-nests-definitive-series-lagopus-mutus-charadrius-hiaticula","title":"SCG7381 - Iceland 1969 – Bird Nests Definitive Series (Lagopus mutus \u0026 Charadrius hiaticula)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese two beautiful semi-postal stamps from \u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eIceland (Ísland)\u003c\/strong\u003e were issued in \u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the Bird Nests series, depicting the eggs and nests of Icelandic bird species in their natural habitats.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"602\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"340\"\u003e5.00 + 0.50 Krónur (Lagopus mutus)\u003c\/strong\u003e – This stamp shows the nest of the Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus), a well-camouflaged species found in Iceland’s uplands. The detailed illustration highlights the clutch of speckled eggs nestled in dry grass, blending perfectly with the tundra surroundings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"896\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e4.00 + 0.50 Krónur (Charadrius hiaticula)\u003c\/strong\u003e – This depicts the Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) nest among stones and sparse vegetation. The artist captures the remarkable camouflage of the eggs against the gravel, symbolizing the delicate balance of Iceland’s coastal ecosystems.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIssued with a small surcharge (+50 aurar) for charitable purposes, these stamps combine artistic realism with environmental awareness — a hallmark of Icelandic philately in the late 1960s.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45776108224683,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/JK4_19.jpg?v=1761735560","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg7381-iceland-1969-bird-nests-definitive-series-lagopus-mutus-charadrius-hiaticula","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}