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

Don't miss Dr. Brad Christoffersen this evening at 6:00pm to discover the hidden life of South Texas woodlands during a special presentation. 🌵🌳 Dr, Christoffersen is a professor at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and long-time researched of this unique habitat, taking guests along a journey into the innerworkings of these forests. This program is FREE with general admission. #thursdaynightlive #utrgv #experimentalrestoration #thornforestbasedsolutions #forestecology #preservation #restoration #thornforestsolutions #nativelandscapes #plantnative Photo Credit: Abel Riojas/American Forests.

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

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

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