Great Britain 1966 Birds: Blue Tit

United Kingdom · 1966 · 4d

This stamp features a detailed illustration of a Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus), a common garden bird in the UK. The design, by John Norris Wood, includes the Machin head portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in the upper right corner. It was part of a set of four stamps issued to celebrate British birds.

Issued in 1966, this set was one of the first British commemorative series to focus on nature and wildlife, reflecting a growing public interest in conservation during the period.