Wildlife began the summer in high demand from New Jerseyans.  Mostly it was for causes such as volunteer counts (both birds and bats), but some other wildlife was on the run from authorities (black bears).  See the below links for details:

• Nuisance bears sought in Branchville: (Star Ledger, June 19): Wildlife authorities to attempt capture of 13 bears in Branchville

• Volunteers sought by northern Monmouth County watershed group to count beach-nesting birds (Atlanticville, June 19): Group seeks volunteers to monitor birds at beach

• Sea Bright dolphins given added protection by federal officials (The Hub, July 10): Officials take steps to protect dolphins

• Bat men and women needed to help with Conserve Wildlife Foundation summer bat count (News Transcript, July 9): Volunteers being sought to count New Jersey's bats

• Nature photo contest for Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (Atlanticville, July 17): Entries are being sought for photo contest

• Freehold woman recognized as national leader in providing backyard wildlife habitat (News Transcript, June 11): Home habitat provides a sanctuary for the birds