To the Editor:

At first it seemed not noticeable. Then as the summer progressed, there was a definite decline in the number of or sightings of any type of wildlife in the Manahawkin area. I don’t mean deer, or seagulls, or the soaring turkey buzzards. They seem to be a constant.

The smaller animals that roam the wooded areas of the neighborhood seemed to be missing. I am talking about the squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and the unique variety of songbirds that frequent the area. Something was happening, but what?

September 18, 2019