Стартует конкурс на лучший рисунок на "утиную марку" в США

[Дорофеич]

Рисунки замечательные!
Всего - более 200 рисунков водоплавающих 5 видов. Они выложены здесь, можно полюбоваться https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwshq/sets/72157686451028213/with/37029520901/
В прошлом году победил вот этот рисунок

Вот эти два - второе и третье место, соответственно

 

[Umnik]

Что такое "утиная марка"? В смысле - почтовая?

 

[Дорофеич]

Umnik, это, фактически, путёвка на все виды водоплавающих птиц. Федеральное разрешение на добычу. Плюс ею же оплачивать можно проход в нацпарки

[h=2]ONE STAMP, MANY USES[/h]While waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older are required to purchase them, anyone can contribute to conservation by buying Duck Stamps. In addition to serving as hunting license and conservation tool, a current Federal Duck Stamp is also a free pass into any national wildlife refuge that charges an entry fee. Because nearly all of the proceeds are used to conserve habitat for birds and other wildlife, birders, nature photographers and other outdoor enthusiasts buy Duck Stamps to help ensure that they can always see wildlife at their favorite outdoors spots.
Federal Duck Stamps are sold at many sporting goods stores and other retail locations - both large and small - that sell sporting and recreation equipment. You can also buy them at many national wildlife refuges, and online through Amplex. As an added convenience, especially for hunters, the E-Stamp program allows you to buy a Duck Stamp online and instantly obtain a printable receipt good for 45 days, within which time a physical Duck Stamp is mailed to you.
If you would like to sell Federal Duck Stamps and Junior Duck Stamps at your location, please visit our consignment program page.

https://www.fws.gov/birds/get-involved/duck-stamp.php

 

[Isakov]

Вот это талант. Победный рисунок вообще класс!!!!