The article highlights the plight of baby hummingbirds being rescued by the SPCA in Monterey County, with photos demonstrating their incredibly small size. Every year, many of these young birds are displaced due to storms or human activities like tree-trimming. Although some are fortunate enough to be reunited with their parents, most must receive care at shelters until they are ready to be reintroduced to their natural habitat, which emphasizes the challenges these delicate creatures face in the wild.
Each year, hummingbird babies are blown from trees in storms or lose their nests during tree-trimming, prompting their rescue and rehabilitation.
SPCA in Monterey County is caring for these rescued hummingbirds, showcasing their tiny size with comparisons to everyday objects like a penny.
The nests of these hummingbirds are only about the size of a golf ball, highlighting the fragility of their existence.
While some baby hummingbirds are reunited with their parents, many require shelter care before being released back into the wild.
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