I began collecting postcards in mid-August of 2013, after looking through my aunt's collection and thinking it seemed like a fun hobby. Along the way, something obviously went very wrong.

Showing posts with label Everglades. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Everglades. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Species: American Egret

Card Text Front: American Egret and Young

Card Text Back: American Egret and young at Everglades National Park, Florida - America's youngest National Park, where trained guides conduct tours by airboat and cruiser to nearby islands, bays and other points. Vast flights of exotic and colorful birds gather here to feed and nest.

Location: Everglades National Park, Florida

Country of Origin: United States

Postage Date: Uncirculated

Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A

Printing Company: Gulf Stream Card & Distributing Co.


Thursday, August 15, 2013

Species: White-Tailed Deer

Card Text Front: N/A

Card Text Back: The White Tailed Deer here in the Everglades is common to the Eastern Seaboard. Only the males have antlers. They are found in Everglades National Park and in the Everglades north of th park, Florida.

Location: Everglades

Country of Origin: United States

Postage Date: Uncirculated

Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A

Printing Company: Murphy Bros. Press, Inc.


Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Species: Florida Box Turtle

Card Text Front: N/A

Card Text Back: The Florida box turtle is found in moist woodlands and floodplains throughout the greater Everglades ecosystem. Turtles are the only toothless reptiles, but have beaks with biting edges.

Location: Florida

Country of Origin: United States

Postage Date: Uncirculated

Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A

Printing Company: South Florida Water Management District