Overview

• Pre-orders are open now, with general sale scheduled for 11 September 2025.
• The collection depicts 10 wild species and domesticated breeds, including goosander, Indian runner, mallard duckling, Aylesbury and eider.
• Royal Mail says the issue showcases the beauty and variety of ducks found across the UK.
• Cardiff ecologist Steve Ormerod and waterfowl author Dr Chris Ashton advised on the selection and context.
• Coverage cites more than 120 duck species worldwide and about 22 recorded in the UK to frame the set’s focus on diversity.