Ecology is on most people's minds. We are making a concerted effort. As an early morning walker I am heartened to see birds chirping overhead. An occasional squirrel crosses my path. Raccoons, possums, even a fox or two, have all been sighted on Long Beach Island.
Rabbits munch on some greenery.
How they arrived is up for debate. Gardeners have a grave responsibility in this matter. We must plant native plants to provide habitats for birds and small wildlife. Bayberry, holly bushes, and cedar provide shelter in addition to seeds. Song birds eat insects off birch and cherry trees.