Did you know today is National Disability Independence Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990? If you know someone with mobility issues or other disabilities or health concerns, let them know about Birdability—a great organization that works to ensure that birding and the outdoors are welcoming, inclusive, safe and accessible for everybody. Birdability has tons of helpful info on their website, like: 🩵 A Birdability Map that lists the accessibility features of birding locations: https://gis.audubon.org/birdability/ 🩵 Advice on adaptive birding equipment: www.birdability.org/adaptive-birding-equipment Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #Birdability #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

So grateful to Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges for inviting Wild Birds Unlimited McAllen to be part of their Summer Lecture Series!🌿 Join us Saturday, July 26th from 10 AM to 12 PM —let’s talk birds, connect with nature, and celebrate this beautiful place we call home. 📌 P.S. The flyer says June 26th, but it’s actually happening THIS Saturday, July 26th—we’d love to see you there! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

We’re so proud to support Bella and Emmie’s Silver Award Project—what an inspiring effort by Troop 3040! 💚 Keep creating ripples of good in the world, one butterfly wing (and bird bath!) at a time. 🦋🐦 #TheButterflyEffect #WBUmcallen #GirlScoutStrong

🌿 We’re big fans of the Texas Master Gardeners! This incredible volunteer-run organization, in partnership with the AgriLife Extension Service, provides horticultural education to all ages, supports research, and regularly participates in community events with educational booths. Thanks to their hard work, South Texas has access to a wealth of gardening knowledge and resources. 🌱 Two counties in the RGV are home to active chapters: 🦋 Hidalgo County Master Gardeners 🌵 Cameron County Master Gardeners 💚 As a small token of our appreciation, we’re offering 15% off non-food items for all Texas Master Gardener members! This includes feeders, bird & bat houses, books, garden décor, and more.* It’s the least we can do to thank these amazing folks for their tireless efforts to grow beautiful, resilient plants—and thriving communities. ✨ Interested in becoming a Texas Master Gardener? Check out the next training classes and learn more here: 🔗 https://hidalgo.agrilife.org/horticulture/gardenertraining/ Links to each chapter: 📍 https://www.facebook.com/people/Hidalgo-County-Master-Gardener-Association/100057505635617/ 🔗 https://txmg.org/cameron/ 📍 https://www.facebook.com/CameronCountyMasterGardeners/ 🔗 https://hidalgo.agrilife.org/horticulture/hidalgo-county-master-gardeners/ *Valid in-store. Offer not valid on previous purchases. Excludes optics, Purple Martin systems, smart feeders/devices, DSC memberships, and sale items. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Did you know many of our beloved VALLEY BIRDS RELY ON INSECTS for food,🐛🐜🕷️ including our cardinals, warblers, and wrens? Reducing PESTICIDE use in your yard is one of the 7 SIMPLE ACTIONS you can take to help #savethesongbirds. That's because pesticides CAN HARM BIRDS both: ☠️ DIRECTLY through poisoning ☠️ INDIRECTLY by reducing birds' natural food supply of insects WHAT YOU CAN DO as a Rio Grande Valley bird champion: 💡 Always try the least toxic solution you can find first on pests. There's tons of helpful info online. 💡 Consider adding more native plants, trees, and shrubs to your yard. They're often more resistant to native pests. See our website's Local Resources page for some native nurseries: https://mcallen.wbu.com/local-resources These include: Rancho Lomitas Native Plant Nursery National Butterfly Center Learn about other steps you can take: https://www.wbu.com/save-the-song-birds/ Happy birding! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

📚 Spotted on Our Shelves: A Must-Read for Nature Lovers! Have you seen The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan? It’s an absolute delight! Filled with Amy’s thoughtful, playful, and creative observations—plus her stunning artwork—this gem is a perfect read for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. 🐦✨ 🌟 Did you know? Amy gives a shout-out to Wild Birds Unlimited stores in the book—and she even uses WBU products in her own backyard! 📬 Just in: A beautiful set of 50 postcards featuring Amy’s artwork from the book! These make perfect, easy-to-send gifts your loved ones will cherish. 🎉 Insider scoop: WBU McAllen owners Erica and Jesse had the amazing opportunity to attend a Q&A with Amy Tan at this year’s Annual Wild Birds Unlimited Conference! Swipe to see their fun photo from the event. 📸 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #savethesongbirds #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

🛍️ Shop mywbu.com/mcallen today to discover the Wild Birds Unlimited difference! Wild Birds Unlimited is committed to providing fresh, top-quality bird food that’s a cut above the rest! 🐦✨ Our no-waste blends and cylinders are crafted from 100% edible seeds and specially formulated to meet the preferences of your local birds. 🌻🥜 Every ingredient serves a purpose, ensuring that nothing goes to waste. ✅ Even our WBU suets are packed with essential fats and calories, making every visit to your feeder count. 💛 🌎🐦 #BetterBirdFood #WildBirdsUnlimited #NoWasteFeeding #HappyBirds Featured Birds: Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Downy Woodpecker Featured Product: Modern Rustic Classic Too Feeder and No-Mess Blend

🦜🦜 We've got a "PARROT" great events today for parrot lovers: 1️⃣ 2:00–3:00 p.m. in our store, a FREE TALK🎤: "Wild Parrots! Jesters of the Rio Grande Valley" 🌐 Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events 2️⃣ 7 p.m. at Oliveira Park, Brownsville, a FREE GUIDED PARROT WALK! 👀👣 Details at Arroyo Colorado Audubon Society Both will be led by Terrilyn “Terri” Alaniz, President of the Arroyo Colorado Audubon Society, Conservation Artist/Photographer at Cactus Creek Ranch, a certified Texas Master Naturalist, and an experienced parrot handler. Hope you'll join us! And mark your calendars for another great talk next month: ✈️ TALK: "Drones! High-Tech Help for Conservation" | Saturday, August 16th | 2:00–3:00 p.m. | In Our Store | @texasforestservice Stay tuned: Our popular NATIVE PLANT SALES will resume in the fall! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

🌿 Parrots Love Our Seed Cylinders! 🦜 We often get asked what our local parrots and parakeets enjoy eating—and here’s a perfect example! What a fun coincidence that our Bird of the Month made a backyard appearance this week. Isn’t that amazing? 📸 Big thanks to Theresa Heistuman for capturing these stunning action shots of Red-Crowned Parrots enjoying two of our most popular seed cylinders: No Mess and Bug, Nut, & Berry! She spotted them right in her backyard near Garret Rd and Dillworth Rd in Harlingen. We appreciate you sharing, Theresa! It’s such a joy to see these vibrant, endangered birds thriving on high-quality food. 🐦💚 🌻 Why Choose Seed Cylinders? Seed cylinders are a fantastic way to feed birds! They attract a wide variety of species and last longer than loose seed—meaning more birdwatching, less mess, and less waste. 💰 Want to Save While Feeding the Birds? Join our Daily Savings Club and enjoy: One FREE 5 lb bag of No Mess NM seed 15% OFF all bird food Access to exclusive deals and specials 📚 Want to Learn More About Parrots? Join us this Saturday at 2 PM in-store for a free educational talk on the wild parrots of the RGV, led by Terrilyn Alaniz, President of the Arroyo Colorado Audubon Society. Then, meet us again at 7 PM at Oliveira Park in Brownsville for a guided parrot walk—a perfect chance to witness these incredible birds in action. Since they're endangered in Mexico, it’s extra special to see them here in the RGV. 🌅🦜 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Here at Wild Birds Unlimited in McAllen, we love our Texas Master Naturalists! 🌿 These dedicated volunteers are part of a statewide organization committed to education, outreach, and service—and we’re fortunate to have not one, but two incredible local chapters: 🦋 The Rio Grande Valley Chapter 🌵 The South Texas Border Chapter We're proud to support the mission of the Texas Master Naturalist program and are deeply grateful for all the work these volunteers do to protect and promote our native habitats. 💚 As a small token of our appreciation, we’re offering 15% off non-food items for all Texas Master Naturalist members! That includes: feeders, houses, books, garden décor, and more.* It’s the least we can do to thank these amazing folks for their tireless efforts to preserve this special place and help connect others to its beauty. ✨ Interested in becoming a Texas Master Naturalist? Check out the next training class through either chapter: 📍 https://www.facebook.com/groups/rgvctmn/ 🔗 https://rgvctmn.org/ 📍 https://www.facebook.com/stbctmn/ 🔗 https://www.stbctmn.org/ *Valid in-store. Offer not valid on previous purchases. Excludes optics, Purple Martin systems, smart feeders/devices, DSC memberships, and sale items. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas