USPS to release bald eagle life-stages commemorative stamps May 14

The U.S. Postal Service will release a new set of commemorative stamps featuring five illustrations of bald eagles at different life stages, starting May 14, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

The "Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult" collection honors the national bird through five designs sold in sheets of 20. The release carries regional resonance for Southern California, where bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are currently raising two chicks.

The U.S. Postal Service will release a new commemorative stamp series honoring the national bird on May 14, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.

The collection, titled "Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult," features five separate illustrations depicting the bird at different points in its development, from hatchling through adulthood. Stamps will be sold in sheets of 20.

The announcement holds regional interest for Southern California, where a bald eagle pair known as Jackie and Shadow has drawn a devoted public following. The pair is currently raising two growing chicks, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

The five-design set traces the eagle's development from its earliest stage through adulthood, offering collectors a visual sequence of the bird's growth across its life span.

The "Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult" stamps will be available beginning May 14, with each sheet containing all five designs.