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Area Craftsman Enjoys Working For The Birds
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Seated in his traditional spot next to his shelves of handcrafted birdhouses, 80-year-old J.P. Jones of Linden is known locally as The Bird Man and figures his houses are now in every state across the country. MARG JACKSON/THE TIMES
You can find him nearly every weekend, at the corner of Highway 4 and Escalon-Bellota Road. It’s a well-traveled route, with motorists going to and from the mountains, and many stopping for gas or snacks at the Circle K on the corner. For craftsman J.P. Jones, it’s a prime spot to sit and sell his hand-crafted bird houses, enjoying the interaction with folks as much as making a sale.