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 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

🦜🦜 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

Meet Our July Bird of the Month, the RED-CROWNED AMAZON! This parrot is one of several parrots and parakeets that can be found in the Rio Grande Valley.🦜 🦜 🦜 THIS SATURDAY, we have 2 FREE parrot events for you to get to know these birds better—they're real characters! 🎤 First, from 2–3 p.m. in our store, Terrilyn “Terri” Alaniz, President of the Arroyo Colorado Audubon Society, will be telling us all about the parrots and parakeets of the RGV. 👀👣 Then at 7 p.m., Terri will be leading a parrot walk at Brownsville's Oliveira Park. 🌐 Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events and https://www.facebook.com/arroyocoloradoaudubonsociety FUN FACTS 🤓 🟢 First recorded in the Valley in 1885, Red-crowned Amazons are now considered native to the area. 🟢 They are endangered in Mexico due to habitat loss and poaching for the pet trade. 🟢 One of their best-known roosts in the Valley is in the pecan trees of Oliveira Park in Brownsville. 🟢 They use their bill like a hand to help them move around branches. 🟢 They often forage in flocks, and eat mostly the seeds and fruit of tropical plants, and are great seed-spreaders. 🟢 They nest in old woodpecker holes or natural tree cavities. 🟢 They pair up for life. Learn more from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://bit.ly/3TuKhuc HOW TO ATTRACT 🟢 They may visit backyard feeders, particularly for peanuts and suet. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

Summer is the busiest season for birds, so it pays to KEEP FEEDERS WELL-STOCKED right now. Research shows that providing a reliable source of high-protein, high-fat and calcium-rich foods can BOOST NESTING SUCCESS—even for our late-season nesters like goldfinches and cardinals. Our exclusive Nesting SuperBlend® and SuperSuet® are specially formulated to provide essential nutrients during nesting and molting season—and give you a front-row seat to watch your thriving bird families. 🚩TODAY'S THE LAST DAY🚩 to pick up these great bird foods at 🚩15% OFF🚩 during our Seed Cylinder sale!* Seed Cylinders are our longest-lasting and most convenient way to feed your birds. Promo Code: CYLINDER15 https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-food/seed-cylinders Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Birds: House Finch and Downy Woodpecker** WBU Food: No-Mess Seed Cylinder Feeder: Tidy Cylinder Feeder (blue) *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items. Offer valid July 3-13, 2025. **Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

🐝 🐝 🐝 "BEE" our guest today at our FREE TALK: "Love & Honey: The Wild Bees of the RGV"! Our expert speaker Devin Johnston from R9 Hive & Honey @R9HiveAndHoney is going to be sharing her passion for the rainbow of native bees found here in the Rio Grande Valley—it goes way beyond the European Honey Bee! You'll also get tips for photographing bees, and learn about the impact community scientists are making by documenting local bees. Don't miss it! And mark your calendars for more great FREE events: 🦜 TALK: "Wild Parrots! Jesters of the Rio Grande Valley" | Saturday, July 19th | 2:00–3:00 p.m. | In Our Store | @arroyocoloradoaudubonsociety 🦜 Parrot Walk! | Saturday, July 19th | 7 p.m. | Oliveira Park, Brownsville | @arroyocoloradoaudubonsociety ✈️ TALK: "Drones! High-Tech Help for Conservation" | Saturday, August 16th | 2:00–3:00 p.m. | In Our Store | @texasforestservice 🌐 Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events 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

NEW! 🌟 ✨ Gemstone Bracelets by Embrace Our Souls ✨ We're SO excited to introduce a stunning new collection of natural gemstone bracelets, each one inspired by the grace, beauty, and freedom of birds in flight. 🕊️💫 These handcrafted designs don’t just shimmer — they tell a story. From the vibrant hues of a hummingbird to the soaring spirit of an eagle, each bracelet captures the essence of our feathered friends and the wild beauty of nature. 🌿🦜 🧿 Why you'll love them: 💎 Made with genuine gemstones 🎨 Thoughtfully crafted, rich with symbolism 🌈 A wearable tribute to your love of birds and nature Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytex #shoplocal #mcallensmallbusiness

Bald Eagle

Happy 4th of July from your friends at Wild Birds Unlimited! 🎉🎆🐦 The Bald Eagle 🦅has been the national bird of the United States since 1782. While they're rarely seen in the Rio Grande Valley, a juvenile Bald Eagle was spotted in the area just last Fall! Did you know that Bald Eagles build the largest nests of any North American bird? 🪺 Some nests have been recorded at 10 feet across, 12 feet deep, and weighing up to 2000 pounds, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #birdwatching

Keep your backyard buzzing with birds—and spend less time refilling feeders—with WBU SEED CYLINDERS! They're our LONGEST-LASTING FOOD, and they're 🚩 15% OFF THRU JULY 13TH!* 🚩 Promo Code: CYLINDER15 🟠 Made from the highest-quality seeds, nuts and more, WBU Seed Cylinders are tightly-packed food keeps birds around longer because they have to work to remove a morsel on each trip to the feeder. That means more viewing time! 🟠 Because they're long-lasting, Seed Cylinders are perfect when you're planning a get-away, or just want to spend less time refilling. 🟠 Our No-Melt Seed Cylinders can stand up to our Valley heat! 😎 Shop WBU Seed Cylinders: https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-food/seed-cylinders (clickable link in our bio's link tree) 🗓️ And don't miss this month's 🌿 FREE NATURE TALKS 🌿 on NATIVE BEES🐝🐝🐝 and WILD PARROTS! 🦜 🦜 🦜 https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Birds: Downy Woodpecker** WBU Food: Bug, Nut & Berry Seed Cylinder Feeder: Tidy Cylinder Feeder (Nordic Green) *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items. Offer valid July 3-13, 2025. **Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it! 🐦💚 Thanks to YOU—our amazing community—we were honored with the "Voice of the Customer" recognition at this year’s Wild Birds Unlimited Annual Conference! Your support means the world to us. We also came back full of inspiration and knowledge on how to better serve our local birds—and you! Keep an eye out for some exciting new products and updates coming your way soon. 🪺✨ From the bottom of our hearts: thank you. 💛 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

Exciting news, Shark Week fans! 🦈 In celebration of Discovery Shark Week 2025 (July 20–26), we’re offering limited-edition Fahlo bracelets that let you track a real hammerhead shark! 🐋 These special bracelets are made in partnership with Saving the Blue, an amazing nonprofit organization working to restore populations of threatened marine species—including hammerheads and many other sharks. Starting today, you can grab your bracelet, follow your shark’s journey, and be part of something bigger: supporting ocean conservation. 🌊💙 Get yours while they last! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! 🩵 🪺 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners