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Endangered Snowy Plover Chicks Hatch, Ready for Release!

5/2/2025

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Two adorable baby snowy plovers have hatched at the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Point Blue Conservation Science. As this threatened species battles habitat loss and rising sea levels, these chicks will be nurtured for a month before their big release. To protect them, please keep pets away from nesting beaches and honor breeding seasons from March to September.

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Two adorable baby snowy plovers have hatched at the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Point Blue Conservation Science. As this threatened species battles habitat loss and rising sea levels, these chicks will be nurtured for a month before their big release. To protect them, please keep pets away from nesting beaches and honor breeding seasons from March to September.