Please note 🚩 WE'LL BE CLOSED THIS SUNDAY.🚩 So if you need to stock up or are looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift, hurry in. PROMO ENDS TOMORROW IN STORE! ‼️ With a $75+ purchase, we'll throw in a FREE 5-lb. bag of our top-selling No-Mess Seed Blend ($20.99-value)!* ‼️ 🎁 We've previewed a few great gift ideas on our website, but have tons more to choose from in our store: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas 🎁 You can order some items on our webshop through the 15th with promo code FREE5LB. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen June 5-15, 2025, with $75 purchase. Promo code: FREE5LB. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or Daily Savings Club memberships. #SaveTheSongBirds #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

We love our kitties😺 and we love our birds 🐦—we cherish the joy that both bring into our lives. 💕 We also recognize the importance of ensuring their safety and well-being. That's why WBU advocates for keeping our beloved cats indoors. Doing that BOTH: ⚠️ Protects our pets from potential dangers ⚠️ Helps safeguard the lives of our cherished bird species and the delicate balance of our ecosystems This is one of the 7 SIMPLE ACTIONS you can take to help #savethesongbirds. Learn more: https://www.wbu.com/save-the-song-birds/ 🎁 Btw, if Dad's a nature lover—or maybe you've had your eye on a new feeder—don't miss our FATHER'S DAY PROMO! 🎁 With a $75+ purchase, we'll throw in a FREE 5-lb. bag of our top-selling No-Mess Seed Blend ($20.99-value)!* Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen June 5-15, 2025, with $75 purchase. Promo code: FREE5LB. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or Daily Savings Club memberships. #SaveTheSongBirds #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

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It's good to move slow and look close when you're visiting Quinta Mazatlan. Did you know more than 1,000 species have been reported from the park? These are just a few of the recent observations - read below for names and notes! 1. Eastern Screech-Owl. This is a nestling bird, told by its less defined plumage, peeking out from its nest cavity in a dead palm tree. 2. Gulf Fritillary (caterpillar). These spikey beauties feast on passionflowers (plants in the genus passiflora). 3. Spot-tailed Dasher. These beautiful turquoise-eyed dragonflies are mostly found in south Texas and Florida in the US. 4. Berlandier's Fiddlewood. These large shrubs bloom and fruit profusely, and are a favorite of pollinating insects and frugivorous birds. 5. Crooked-legged Bee. These species in the genus Ancyloscelis get their name because of their distinctly crooked legs. They tend to prefer tubular flowers like morning glories, such as this Alamo Vine (Distimake dissectus).

🕊️ Stumped on what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Skip the socks this year — how about bird-friendly coffee and a fun bird mug instead? Our Songbird Coffee by Thanksgiving Coffee is more than just delicious — it’s good for the birds, too. It’s shade-grown to preserve the forest habitat that migratory birds rely on when they return from visiting our yards each year. Plus, it’s certified Bird Friendly® by the Smithsonian — the gold standard for environmentally sustainable coffee. 🌿☕https://www.facebook.com/thanksgivingcoffeecompany And there's more: Each purchase also supports the American Birding Association, a trusted nonprofit committed to supporting birders with education and community while also conserving habitat. 🐦💚 https://www.facebook.com/birders 🎁 Pair a bag of Songbird Coffee with one of our cheerful bird mugs, and you've got a thoughtful, meaningful gift for Dad that supports nature in every sip. 🌟 Starting tomorrow – June 5–15: Get a FREE 5 lb. bag of No-Mess seed with any $75+ purchase!* It’s the perfect time to treat Dad and help the birds. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! 💛🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen June 5-15, 2025, with $75 purchase. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or Daily Savings Club memberships. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #coffee #shadegrown #FathersDayGift

Meet our June Bird of the Month, the PLAIN CHACHALACA! This "tropical chicken" is another one of our exclusive Rio Grande Valley birds—you won't find them anywhere else in the U.S.! FUN FACTS 🟤 When you're in or near our native thorn forest, listen for the chachalacas' raucous morning chorus. You'll likely hear the birds before you see them. 🟤 Their calls can also signal a change in the weather, like an approaching storm. 🟤 Plain Chachalacas are the only species in the bird family Cracidae to range north into the U.S. Over-hunting has left many of their fellow species endangered. Learn more on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology site: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Plain_Chachalaca/overview HOW TO ATTRACT 🟤 Plant native trees and shrubs in your yard. 🟤 They don't typically eat from feeders, but will enjoy cracked corn spread on the ground. 🟤 They'll also go for fruit, such as mangoes, grapes, and persimmons. 🟤 Put out a bird bath or other water source. 📣 And don't forget our FATHER'S DAY PROMO! 📣 With a $75+ purchase thru June 15th—for Dad or yourself—we'll throw in a FREE 5-lb. bag of our top-selling No-Mess Seed Blend ($20.99-value)!* Promo code: FREE5LB We've got tons of great gift options in our store for Dad, too. Preview a few at https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen June 5-15, 2025, with $75 purchase. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or Daily Savings Club memberships. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

🎁 Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift? Surprise Dad with a bat house!🦇🦇 Bats aren’t just fun to watch – they’re superstars 🌠 of the night sky: 🌙 Nature’s pest patrol (1 bat = 1,000+ mosquitoes gone per hour!) 🌸 Incredible pollinators for bananas, avocados, and native beauties like night-blooming cereus & yucca 🌴 Natural palm tree residents – especially in those “frond skirts” (so don’t trim them all!) No palm tree? No problem! Bats LOVE cozy, human-made bat houses too – just mount 10–20 ft high in a sunny, open area. 🛠️ We’ve got three bat house styles in-store + a couple of great bat books Dad will love. ✨BONUS✨: June 5–15 ONLY – snag a FREE 5 lb. bag of No-Mess seed with any $75+ purchase!* Celebrate Dad AND support our winged friends🦇 – the perfect combo. 💛 Happy birding (and bat-watching!) from your backyard bird feeding experts in the RGV🐦😊 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen June 5-15, 2025, with $75 purchase. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or Daily Savings Club memberships. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #bats #bathouses #FathersDayGift

📣 With a $75+ purchase June 5th–15th, we'll throw in a FREE 5-lb. bag of our top-selling No-Mess Seed Blend ($20.99-value)!* Promo code: FREE5LB 📣 This makes it a great time to: 🎁 SHOP FOR FATHER'S DAY 🔤 BUILD OUT your own backyard birding haven Did you know summer is the busiest season for our Rio Grande Valley birds, as they nest and raise young? Research shows that providing a reliable source of high-protein, high-fat foods can boost nesting success and make life easier for bird parents! So focus on bird feeding basics: 🟢 Add a different type of feeder to attract a diversity of birds —like a nectar feeder for hummingbirds or orioles. 🟢 Keep your feeders filled with high-quality foods, like our exclusive No-Mess Blend (free right now with $75 purchases*). 🟢 Add a water source to help your birds survive our tough Valley summers. Come check out our gorgeous bird baths! What sets our No-Mess Blend apart? No shells, no millet = no mess for you. Perfect for areas you want to keep tidy, like patios. It's 100% high-quality, nutritious food that your birds will love and keep coming back for. We've got tons of great gift options in our store for Dad, too. Preview a few at https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen June 5-15, 2025, with $75 purchase. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or Daily Savings Club memberships. Featured Bird: Northern Cardinals Featured Product: EcoTough® Classic Hopper Feeder #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

Ace said it best! You can help support the American Eagle Foundation in-store on our Ziosk or online! 🦅🦅

🎣🚙🦖 We’re so excited to see y’all this weekend at the 5th Annual Outdoor Expo at Edinburg Municipal Park! Hosted by our amazing partners at the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, this free family-friendly event kicks off at 8 AM with a fishing tournament, followed by an action-packed expo from 11AM-4PM featuring: ✅ Jeep Show ✅ Archery Tutorials ✅ Jurassic RGV Shows ✅ Awesome Local Vendors (like us!) ✅And more! Whether you're into outdoor fun, cool cars, or dino adventures, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out—bring the whole family and come say hi! 📍 Edinburg Municipal Park 📅 This weekend 🕗 Tournament hours 8 AM-12PM & Expo hours 11 AM-4PM See y’all there! 🌿 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

June marks National Pollinator Month – a perfect time to honor and support the essential role of bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators! 🦋🐦💛 Many pollinator populations are facing declines due to habitat loss, but you can help! 🌎🌸 By adding native plants to your garden, you create a haven for these vital creatures. 🌾🏡 Now through July 31, the National Wildlife Federation is offering Wild Birds Unlimited customers 20% OFF Habitat Certification with promo code WBU20! 🎉🌍 https://bit.ly/3z0KG0n Wild Birds Unlimited is proud to be the Champion for the National Wildlife Federation's®️ Certified Wildlife Habitat®️ program. 🌿 This initiative helps nature lovers like you discover how a few simple additions to your yard can make a big difference! 💚✨ #NationalPollinatorMonth #SaveTheBees #CertifiedWildlifeHabitat #GardeningForWildlife Featured Bird: Female Hummingbird

We are gearing up for a summer of listening and learning at Camp T.A.L.O.N! If your child is curious about wildlife and the intricacies of the natural world, our weekly camps may just be the experience they're looking for. 🐦📷☀️Registration is open at www.mcallenparks.net - Use the code to find out Nature Discovery Camps (263007) and save your child's spot today! #naturediscoveerycamps #quintamazatlan #summeratquinta #ornithology #learningwithbirds #sooouthtexasecology #naturebasededucation #mcallenevents

We are gearing up for a summer of listening and learning at Camp T.A.L.O.N! If your child is curious about wildlife and the intricacies of the natural world, our weekly camps may just be the experience they're looking for. 🐦📷☀️Registration is open at www.mcallenparks.net - Use the code to find out Nature Discovery Camps (263007) and save your child's spot today! #naturediscoveerycamps #quintamazatlan #summeratquinta #ornithology #learningwithbirds #sooouthtexasecology #naturebasededucation #mcallenevents

Surprise Dad with a smart gift this year—a SMART BIRD FEEDER! 🤓🎁 And with this or any other $75+ purchase June 5th–15th, we'll throw in a FREE 5-lb. bag of our top-selling No-Mess Blend seed ($20.99-value)!* Promo code: FREE5LB Dad's new BirdReel feeder is sure to impress! When our amazing Rio Grande Valley birds visit, the BirdReel will: 🐦 Identify the bird 🐦 Alert Dad to his feathered visitor 🐦 Show Dad a live video feed on his smart phone Not only is BirdReel the world's most advanced smart bird feeder, it's also EASY TO USE because it's been designed BY bird lovers FOR bird lovers. 🐦 Runs off solar power (battery can also be removed for USB charging) 🐦 Easy to fill 🐦 Can be attached to a surface or mounted on a suitable pole Smart hummingbird feeder option also available! Stop by to pick one up, or order online: https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-feeders/Technology-Feeders-&-Accessories Not Dad's thing? No worries! We've got tons of other great gift options in our store. Preview a few at https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen June 5-15, 2025, with $75 purchase. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or Daily Savings Club memberships. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

Did you catch the amazing winning bird photos in the 2025 BirdSpotter Photo Contest, sponsored by WBU and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology? You can read about the winners and see more finalist photos here: bit.ly/4kAfx6b Stop by for a chat about how YOU can attract diverse, beautiful birds to YOUR backyard. We've got everything you need. Maybe you'll capture a winning photo for next year's contest! And don't forget: FATHER'S DAY IS COMING UP QUICK! 🎁 Why not help Dad connect more with nature? We've got great gifts that can help. https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

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Earlier this year, we unveiled the new Tiny Forest at Main Library's Orchid Park, an outdoor learning space created in partnership with Quinta Mazatlán. Filled with native plants and densely planted greenery, the Tiny Forest will grow into a habitat for birds and butterflies, bring shade and cleaner air, and serve as a hands-on classroom for future nature lovers. Stop by and see how it’s growing!

🌿 Found a Baby Bird? Here’s What to Do! 🐣 It’s that time of year when fledglings and nestlings start showing up in our yards—and it can be hard to tell if they need help or are just going through a natural stage of growing up. Before stepping in, it’s important to assess the situation carefully. We’re sharing two helpful flow charts to guide you: 🔹 The first is from the National Audubon Society—a fantastic resource to walk you through what to look for. Thank you, Audubon, for this clear and compassionate tool! 🔹 The second is from the book Healers of the Wild: People Who Care for Injured and Orphaned Wildlife by Shannon K. Jacobs (1997). Even decades later, its advice is still helpful and heartwarming. 📍 Local Note on Wildlife Rehab in the RGV: Currently, there are no wildlife rehabilitators operating in Hidalgo County, but there are a few in neighboring counties: two in Cameron and one in Zapata. You can find the full list of licensed rehabbers here: 👉 https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/rehab/list/ Texas Parks & Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitators by County Thank you for caring about the wild birds in our community! 💚 Every act of awareness helps protect the beautiful wildlife we share our world with. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #ZEISS #zeissnature #zeissbirding #WildlifeRehab #BabyBirdSeason #BirdConservation #RGVNature #McAllenNatureLovers

Our parent company Wild Birds Unlimited is a proud sponsor of #BlackBirdersWeek, a celebration of Black joy, community, and leadership in birding and the natural sciences.🖤🐦 This annual event shines a light on the experiences and voices of Black birders and nature lovers everywhere. This year’s theme is “Grounded in Community” with a focus on the sparrow family, an often-overlooked bird that represents resilience, connection, and the power of belonging. 🔗 Learn how you can participate: https://www.blackafinstem.com/ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #BlackBirdersWeek #BlackAFinSTEM #WildBirdsUnlimited #WBU

Today, we remember, honor, and give thanks to those who sacrificed for our freedom. May this day be filled with gratitude and reflection as we celebrate the enduring legacy of those who served. Thank you.🇺🇸 And as thanks to all our Daily Savings Club members, we're offering ✌️DOUBLE POINTS✌️ ON ALL MERCHANDISE TODAY*❗ It's the LAST DAY of this Double Points Event, where you'll EARN $10 IN BIRD BUCKS💸 FOR EVERY $100 you spend, instead of for the usual $200.* Bird Bucks are valid for a future purchase. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: Bald Eagle** *For DSC members only. Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid with other discounts, on gift certificates, or on previous purchases. *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

From birds to beavers, animals create homes that help them survive. What can we learn from their designs? 🪹Find out with us at STEM Stops! #biomimicry #inspiredbynature #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #Scouting #stemstops #BSA #GirlScouts #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology

From birds to beavers, animals create homes that help them survive. What can we learn from their designs? 🪹Find out with us at STEM Stops! #biomimicry #inspiredbynature #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #Scouting #stemstops #BSA #GirlScouts #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology

Why are so many of our favorite songbirds disappearing? A shocking 3 billion breeding adult birds are estimated to have been lost since 1970.🤯 This month’s Nature Centered podcast digs into what’s behind the decline—and WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT, starting in your own backyard. 🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or on our website: https://mcallen.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu 📣And don't forget our Daily Savings Club (DSC) Double Points Event* this weekend! Thru May 26th, our DSC members ✌️GET DOUBLE POINTS✌️ ON ALL MERCHANDISE*❗ That means you'll EARN $10 IN BIRD BUCKS💸 FOR EVERY $100 you spend, instead of for the usual $200.* Bird Bucks are valid for a future purchase. Not a DSC member yet? JOIN TODAY TO START SAVING!💰🤩 The $25 annual fee pays for itself, starting with a FREE $20.99-VALUE GIFT just for joining: a 5-lb. bag of our top-selling No Mess Blend seed. Then you'll SAVE 15% OFF REGULAR BIRD FOOD PRICES EVERY DAY or get an extra 5% savings on bird food sales. And there's more! Learn more: https://mcallen.wbu.com/daily-savings-club-member-benefits Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *For DSC members only. Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid with other discounts, on gift certificates, or on previous purchases. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #NatureCentered #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

📣Heads up, Daily Savings Club members! 📣 From May 22–26, you'll ✌️GET DOUBLE POINTS✌️ ON ALL MERCHANDISE❗ That means you'll EARN $10 IN BIRD BUCKS💸 FOR EVERY $100 you spend, instead of for the usual $200.* Bird Bucks are valid for a future purchase. This makes it a GREAT TIME TO STOCK UP or finally invest in an item you've been eyeing, like our PURPLE MARTIN SYSTEMS, BINOCULARS, gorgeous BIRD BATHS, or SMART BIRD FEEDERS. Not a DSC member yet? JOIN TODAY TO START SAVING!💰🤩 The $25 annual fee pays for itself! As a DSC member, you'll: ♦️ Get a FREE $20.99-VALUE GIFT just for joining: a 5-lb. bag of our top-selling No Mess Blend seed. ♦️ SAVE 15% OFF REGULAR BIRD FOOD PRICES EVERY DAY or get an extra 5% savings on bird food sales. ♦️ Earn Bird Bucks with your purchases. ♦️ Enjoy exclusive promos like this one. Learn more: https://mcallen.wbu.com/daily-savings-club-member-benefits Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *For DSC members only. Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid with other discounts, on gift certificates, or on previous purchases. Featured Bird: Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Feeder: High Perch™ Hummingbird Feeder #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

From Seedling to Sapling: Potting Up Party with American Forests

Do you want to make a difference locally and help support RGV thornforest restoration? The American Forests RGV team has two amazing volunteer events happening soon! This Wednesday the 21st (tomorrow!) and next Wednesday the 28th volunteers are needed to help pot up native seedlings at the Marinoff Nursery. The saplings that come from these efforts will be important elements of future reforestation projects. Ready to sign up for either or both days? You can register here: https://forms.gle/Ar3GfqjNDwMRp89e8 We hope to see y'all there! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Preventing window strikes is just one of the 7 SIMPLE ACTIONS you can take to help #savethesongbirds: https://www.wbu.com/7-simple-actions-to-save-song-birds/ There are several ways to make windows safer for birds. One of our favorites is hanging a window feeder. It’s a win-win! 🏆 Not only does it give you an up-close view of your feathered friends, 🐦 but it helps prevent window strikes by increasing the birds’ awareness of the window. And don't worry: If the birds do get startled while they're at the window feeder, they can't work up enough speed to hurt themselves if they bump the window. Check out some of our window feeders here: https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-feeders/window-feeders Window decals are another good way to prevent birdstrikes. We carry some really cute options: https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/gifts/garden Learn more about preventing window strikes: https://www.wbu.com/window-strikes/ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: Anna's Hummingbird* Featured Feeder and WBU Food: Decorative Window Hummingbird Feeder with Hummingbird and Oriole Nectar *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

Whether it’s the whirlwind of energy from a hummingbird or the vibrant beauty of orioles, your outdoor space here in the Rio Grande Valley can be a haven for some of N. America’s most fascinating bird species! We can help you turn your backyard into a bird paradise, buzzing with life! Stop in to see our full range of hummingbird and oriole feeders, including some beautiful blown glass options. Both hummingbirds and orioles will eat a nectar solution, though orioles are partial to orange slices, grape jelly, and mealworms. For nectar, use a high-quality nectar like ours: https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-food/nectar-jelly/hummingbird-oriole-nectar. Or if you have time, MAKE YOUR OWN NECTAR: 🌺 Dissolve 1 part white table sugar into 4 parts hot water. Cool before using, then refrigerate the rest for up to a week or so. Don't add red dye (natural nectar is clear) or extra sugar, and don't use honey, raw sugar or sugar substitutes. 🌺 Replace the nectar in your feeders every couple of days to prevent bacteria and mold. Or try our Feeder Fresh™ Nectar Defender™, which contains a bird-safe mineral micronutrient that stops spoilage and helps nectar last for weeks. And if you can, 🌿 ADD NATIVE PLANTS TO YOUR YARD, 🌿 especially those with red and orange tubular flowers. Examples include Salvia (Mealy-Cup or Blue Sage [Salvia farinacea]; Autumn Sage [Salvia greggii]; and Scarlet Sage [Salvia coccinea]), Drummond's Turk's Cap, Tropical Sage, and Texas Lantana. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: Female Hummingbird WBU Feeder: Pagoda High Perch™ Hummingbird Feeder #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

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Did You Know? - Spring is in full bloom, and pollinators are hard at work! What role do bees, butterflies, and birds play in keeping our ecosystems thriving? Join us at this Saturday's STEM Stops, and create a take-home bee hotel to support these beings right in your own backyard!#naturebasedlearning #mcallenevents #CubScouts #quintamazatlan #FindYourPark #BSA #Scouting #southtexasecology #stemstops #GirlScouts #genSTEMgirls #stewardhip #pollinatorsofsouthtexas #STEM For Scouts - Qualifying Badges: 🦋Girl Scouts - Brownie - Eco Friends - Fulfills 4/5 ✨Cubscouts - Webelos - Into the Wild - Fulfills 3/2 🐝Boy Scouts - Insect Merit Badge - Fulfills 2/13

We're still grinning thinking about all the fun and learning we had last Saturday! Huge thanks to everyone who came out to the Ware Rd. Tiny Forest for the guided walk. Your energy was awesome! 😊🌿 Shoutout to Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center — the plants and trails look amazing! And a big thank you to Roberto Gaitan, President of the RGV Chapter Native Plant Society https://www.facebook.com/groups/rgvcnpsot/?__cft__[0]=AZXt4cRoUOqysDV_A7HN2eLvOKpnmUfQLozgigpxxj179DoSa2xtFckw8tLh2_6AB5cy7XOTSvky3zRvFL9BVd5YJgjYMmvSPPoSq4J69btcY50q9BEWjtONmH7Yiz3_TeDA6GYv9yQQc3M912Pu9d73D7nkdoFdfNiphLfU85TKkq404vGYO6ncODc2WbnsyD7Ob_Xc65MdLNkTXn0wzPdT&__tn__=-UK-R . Not only did he lead a great walk, but he also came back to the store and shared tons of tips on using native plants to attract birds. 🐦🌼 Plus, the native plant sale afterwards was a huge success! 🌱🎉 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #gardening #nativeplants

Meet Our May Bird of the Month, the Golden-fronted Woodpecker! These strikingly colored woodpeckers are the most common ones we see in the Rio Grande Valley and are resident year-round. FUN FACTS 🤓 🟡 Golden-fronted woodpeckers don't usually excavate to feed. Instead, they tend to pick insects from vegetation (aka, "gleaning"), or may peck or probe. 🟡 If you see one with purple stains on its face, it's likely been eating prickly pear fruits. They also go for hackberry, agarita, and persimmon, among other native plants. 🟡 The red crown is what most easily sets males apart from females. The male's nape is also more yellow-orange vs. just yellow on females. 🟡 They do excavate trees or poles to create a nesting cavity. Did you know a woodpecker's head can strike a tree's surface at speeds up to 13-15 mph, at over 100 strokes per minute? That's like a person crashing head first into a tree while running at top speed! Learn more from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://bit.ly/4kcerxj HOW TO ATTRACT 🟡 They especially love Wild Bird Unlimited's exclusive Bark Butter® products! https://bit.ly/3F6QwAG 🟡 They'll also visit feeders for seeds or nuts, and will even go for bananas and citrus fruit! HOW TO DETER 🟡 Loud drumming against your home in springtime is likely just for marking territory or attracting a mate, and typically stops once breeding starts. 🟡 The experts at Cornell Lab have great advice if you have a nuisance bird: https://bit.ly/3qUfIjN Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

New Arrival! "Canaries with Gourds and Silver", 12 x 20", oil on linen, by McAllen based artist Berry Fritz. Come see this painting and others by Oil Painters of America Signature Artist Berry Fritz on display and available for purchase. Message us or call (956) 618-4959 with any inquiries.