100th Anniversary of the Protection of Birds

United Kingdom · 1980 · 12p

This stamp commemorates the centenary of the Wild Birds Protection Act of 1880. The design features a detailed illustration of a European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), a common and beloved bird in the United Kingdom, perched on a branch.

Issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the first major legislation in the UK aimed at protecting wild birds from indiscriminate hunting and capture, this stamp highlights a growing public awareness of wildlife conservation.