Blue Jays and peanuts

Blue Jays are always being called mean or aggressive, some folks don't like them....but if you really think about it, they are a pretty cool bird. Here's how I see them. In a ground feeder I put out peanuts in the shell for them. What a Jay will do is fly down, pick up a peanut, shake it, put it down an pick up another. They are searching for the heaviest peanut and then takes off with it. Jays will cache their food. They are highly intelligent and are problem solvers. So as you see there is more to this bird then meets the eye.....

Red-bellied Woodpecker

The Red-bellied Woodpecker has been visiting quite frequently. I see it mostly on the (roasted) peanut feeder. Today I saw him (it is hard to tell the difference between male and female) on the birdbath and on the ground feeder. He is so large and amazing.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from DP Artworks!

From all of us at DP Artworks, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our friends!

Samples from Vicki using DP Artworks stamps

Here are some samples that Vicki B made. They were featured in the Cards to Go kits at And Bear Makes 3 this year. I really love the colors she used. It is a nice theme for the up coming New Year. As always Vicki makes the best cards.

It is that time of the year when resolutions are being thought about (yet again) and reflections of this year that has rushed by. I guess I will be one of the millions to make a brief list of goals.....a quote from Charlie Brown....."Good grief!"