SKU: 280705
Issue Date: 3/3/2017
The U.S. Postal Service® celebrates a favorite backyard bird
with the issuance of the Forever # 6 3/4 Barn Swallow
Regular Stamped Envelope with (VWAG) water-activated gum.

The U.S. Postal Service® celebrates a favorite backyard bird with the issuance of the Barn Swallow Stamped Envelope. When
Summer is in full swing, almost anywhere in the world, many species of swallows can be seen darting and gliding through the air,
doing what they do best-hunting insects on the wing.
The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) originally nested in caves. As man-made structures began to dot the North American
landscape, barn swallows adapted by building their mud nests under the eaves of barns, houses, and bridges, thus becoming a
familiar sight in farmyards. Even today, having barn swallows nest on your property is considered good luck. Barn swallows are
acrobatic filyers and can easily catch and consume insects in midair. These graceful birds can also cover long distances. Some
barn swallows that summer in Alaska fly to Argentina for the winter-a migration route of more than 7,000 miles.
Made in the USA
SKUs featured on this page: 280748, 280705

Water Activated Glue (WAG)
Standard Size: 3-5/8″(L) x 6-1/2″(W)
Max Enclosure Size: 3-3/8″(L) x 6-1/4″(W)