Have you set aside some time for this spring's GLOBAL BIG DAY! It's TODAY! 🌎 https://ebird.org/globalbigday Why not get some birding in while you join our FREE GUIDED WALK at 12:30pm in one of McAllen's Tiny Forests, where we'll be seeing Valley habitat restoration in action? 👣🌿 Join fellow bird lovers around the world today 🤓❤️🐦 to record as many bird species as you can in a single day. It's FREE, EASY, FUN, and it helps with conservation efforts, even if you can only spare 10 minutes to watch in your backyard. Every sighting counts—even everyday birds! Just report what you see using the free eBird Mobile app or at https://ebird.org TIP: Try Cornell Lab’s FREE Merlin Bird ID app—it even recognizes bird song! It's also 🌎WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY! Did you know two major bird flyways converge right here in the Rio Grande Valley? About 50% of all the U.S.’ 950 bird species can be found here at some point! After your morning birding, come into the store for a FREE NATURE TALK 🎤 on how you can TURN YOUR YARD INTO A BIRD PARADISE WITH NATIVE PLANTS at 2pm! Followed by a native plant sale at 3pm!🌻 We've also got a big MOTHER'S DAY SALE going on for those last-minute gifts! 🎁 Hope to see you! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

📣 Heads up, nature lovers! We've added on a very special FIELD TRIP to THIS SATURDAY'S events! Hope to see you there! 📣 ⏰ 12:30–1:30 p.m., FREE FIELD TRIP: Roberto Gaitan will be showing us around one of the local TINY FORESTS created to help restore native habitats. Roberto is a Master Naturalist and President of the RGV Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. The Tiny Forest we'll be visiting was created in 2023 by planting 1,800 native trees and shrubs—30 unique to the RGV—in just a 9,000 sq. ft. area to replicate the Valley's amazing native Thornscrub Forest. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18NMtWBA5N/ Location: Corner of Jordan Road and Ware Road, in front of the McAllen Elks Lodge. You can park on Ware Road or at the Lodge. Map: https://bit.ly/3ESpSLQ ⏰ 2:00–3:00 p.m., FREE NATURE TALK: Roberto will be in-store to give his talk, "Turn Your Yard into a Bird Paradise Using Native Plants." Location: Wild Birds Unlimited, 7600 N. 10th Street, #200A (between HomeGoods and PetSmart), McAllen, TX ⏰ 3:00–6:00 p.m., NATIVE PLANT SALE: The sale will start right after the talk. 💰📣 It's also the LAST WEEKEND of our Mother's Day Sale: SAVE $10 OFF $60, $20 OFF $100, or $40 OFF $200!* Promo codes: MOM10, MOM20, or MOM40. 💰📣 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen, May 1-11, 2025. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, DSC memberships, gift cards, optics, smart feeders/devices or their accessories, or purple martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #nativeplants #gardening

A big shout out to the RGV's American Forests team for the amazing work they're doing to help bring back the Valley's native thornforest! Erica from Wild Birds Unlimited recently joined in the "Sow It Begins" event to help sow over 14,000 native seeds. What a great way to celebrate Earth Day! 🥰 🌎 Check out more photos in the original post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJAJCbkxkoS/ (clickable link in our bio's link tree). Did you know the Rio Grande Valley has one of the most biodiverse landscapes in North America? Our native woody scrub (aka, Tamaulipan thornforest) houses over 1,000 different types of plants, over 500 different birds, and over 300 different butterflies. Not to mention many threatened or endangered wildlife species. But only a tiny fraction of our original thornforest remains! Learn more at: www.americanforests.org/rgv Helping native plants flourish is one of the biggest ways we can support birds, which depend on them for food and shelter. Learn more and shop native plants at our upcoming events! 🌐 https://mcallen.wbu.com/events 🌻 May 10th, a free talk on using native plants in your yard. 🌻 NATIVE PLANT SALE following the talk! 💰📣 And don't forget, now thru May 11th, SAVE $10 OFF $60, $20 OFF $100, or $40 OFF $200!* Promo codes: MOM10, MOM20, or MOM40. 💰📣 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen, May 1-11, 2025. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, DSC memberships, gift cards, optics, smart feeders/devices or their accessories, or purple martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #nativeplants #gardening #thornforest #sowing #restoration #riograndevalley #americanforests

Don't miss our 📣 NATURE TALK & NATIVE PLANT SALE THIS SATURDAY, MAY 3RD!!📣 🎤 10–11 a.m: FREE Nature Talk "Wake Up and Smell the Conservation: How to Choose Coffee that Helps Farmers and RGV Birds" We'll have Kelly Smith from the American Birding Association in to tell us how choosing shade-grown, organic Bird Friendly® certified coffee works to support conservation efforts. This doesn't just benefit exotic species—many of the birds we enjoy here in the Valley depend on habitats around Central American coffee farms in their winter migration! There'll be a FREE COFFEE TASTING, too! 🌿🌻 11am–6pm: NATIVE PLANT SALE! The varietals we have on hand vary, so it's worth popping back in to see what we have. 💰📣 And now thru May 11th, save $10 OFF $60, $20 OFF $100, or $40 OFF $200!* Promo codes: MOM10, MOM20, or MOM40. 💰📣 Then mark your calendars for another great event on May 10th! 🤩 🗓️🎤 MAY 10th, 2–3pm: FREE Nature Talk "Turn Your Yard into a Bird Paradise Using Native Plants" Learn how to attract a diversity of birds by using multi-dimensional landscaping: creating a well-rounded native plant habitat in your yard. Speaker: Roberto Gaitan, President of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15Hm7BM2Fh/ 🗓️ MAY 10th 3–6pm: NATIVE PLANT SALE following the talk. Event details at https://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen, May 1-11, 2025. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, DSC memberships, gift cards, optics, smart feeders/devices or their accessories, or purple martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #gardening #coffee #nativeplants

Save up to $40 now through May 11th! 🤩 See the video for details. Whether you're working on your own backyard birding paradise or helping Mom with hers, come on in for more great SPRING SAVINGS—we have everything you need! Did you know you can attract a wider variety of birds by putting up different types of feeders? Now's a great time to add to your or Mom's collection to attract a virtual bouquet of birds! 💐 Green jays, cardinals, orioles, hummingbirds... just for starters! Check out our Gift Ideas page for a preview of just some of the great items you'll find in our store: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas And don't miss our great FREE NATURE TALKS and NATIVE PLANT SALES coming up THIS SATURDAY and on MAY 1Oth! Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #nativeplants #gardening

Results are in for last week's hummingbird Facebook poll!📊 Thanks to everyone who responded! OVER HALF of you SAID YES, you have noticed some migratory hummingbirds, like Ruby-throated and Black-chinned Hummingbirds, hanging around the RGV all year now. Does this mean you should stop feeding? No! Putting out nectar actually gives hummingbirds the best chance to migrate, because hummers need to build up and maintain a high level of fat to be able to fly long distances. Instead, experts tend to point to factors like widespread use of non-native flowering plants and climate change that could be influencing hummingbird migration. Also, sometimes a hummer that seems like it's overwintering could actually just be a straggler that's late to set off—or even an unusual species that has "drifted" into the area. Check out https://mcallen.wbu.com/bird-of-the-month for more fun facts and feeding tips for the Ruby-throated Hummingbird—our April Bird of the Month! And don't miss our next great NATURE TALKS! Both will be followed by NATIVE PLANT SALES!🌿🌻 🗓️ MAY 3rd, 10–11pm: FREE Nature Talk🎤 "Wake Up and Smell the Conservation: How to Choose Coffee that Helps Farmers and RGV Birds" We'll have Kelly Smith from the American Birding Association in to tell us how choosing shade-grown, organic Bird Friendly® certified coffee works to support conservation efforts. This doesn't just benefit exotic species—many of the birds we enjoy here in the Valley depend on habitats around Central American coffee farms in their winter migration! There'll be a FREE COFFEE TASTING, too! 🗓️ MAY 10th, 2–3pm: FREE Nature Talk 🎤 "Turn Your Yard into a Bird Paradise Using Native Plants" Learn how to attract a diversity of birds by using multi-dimensional landscaping: creating a well-rounded native plant habitat in your yard. Speaker: Roberto Gaitan, President of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. 🗓️ MAY 3rd & 10th: NATIVE PLANT SALES following the nature talks! The varietals we have on hand vary, so it's worth popping back in if you've come before. Details at https://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #gardening #nativeplants

Did you know adding native plants, trees, and shrubs is one of the 7 SIMPLE ACTIONS you can take to help #SaveTheSongBirds? Learn the others at https://www.wbu.com/7-simple-actions-to-save-song-birds/ The Mexican Holdback shrub shown here is just one of the many beautiful plants native to the Rio Grande Valley that: 🌿 Beautify your yard 🌿 Help attract and support native birds and other wildlife We encourage all Valley bird lovers to PLANT NATIVES! They're a win-win! 🗓️ Stop by for one of our 🚩NATIVE PLANT SALES. 🚩 The next ones are coming up on May 3rd and 19th from 3 p.m. on. Supplies are limited, though, so hurry in! 🗓️ We'll also be having a great FREE TALK "Turn Your Yard into a Bird Paradise Using Native Plants" on May 10th. 🌐 For details on our events, see: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events You can also learn more about natives and pick some up at local specialists like: 🌼 Rancho Lomitas Native Plant Nursery 🦋 National Butterfly Center Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #gardening #nativeplants

Don't miss our native plant sale 📣 TODAY!! 📣 If you've come to a previous plant sale, it's worth stopping by again because our varietals vary. And remember, SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! ⏰ The sale STARTS AT 9 a.m. to close, while supplies last. ⚠️ Note that the MEALWORMS NATURE TALK previously scheduled for today has unfortunately been postponed. Stay tuned for a new date! But mark your calendars for more UPCOMING EVENTS! 🗓️ MAY 3rd, 2–3pm: FREE Nature Talk "Wake Up and Smell the Conservation: How to Choose Coffee that Helps Farmers and RGV Birds" We'll have Kelly Smith from the American Birding Association in to tell us how choosing shade-grown, organic Bird Friendly® certified coffee works to support conservation efforts. This doesn't just benefit exotic species—many of the birds we enjoy here in the Valley depend on habitats around Central American coffee farms in their winter migration! There'll be a FREE COFFEE TASTING, too! 🗓️ MAY 10th, 2–3pm: FREE Nature Talk "Turn Your Yard into a Bird Paradise Using Native Plants" Learn how to attract a diversity of birds by using multi-dimensional landscaping: creating a well-rounded native plant habitat in your yard. Speaker: Roberto Gaitan, President of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15Hm7BM2Fh/ 🗓️ MAY 3rd & 10th, 3–6pm: More NATIVE PLANT SALES following the nature talks! The varietals we have on hand vary, so it's worth popping back in to see what we have. Event details at https://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #gardening #coffee #nativeplants

Don't miss our 📣 NATIVE PLANT SALE THIS SATURDAY!!📣 Native plants, shrubs, and trees are good for local birds, other pollinators, wildlife, and YOU! We'll have several varietals to choose from, but SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED, so hurry in! ⏰ The sale STARTS AT 9 a.m. to close, while supplies last. ⚠️ Note that the MEALWORMS NATURE TALK previously scheduled for today has unfortunately been postponed. Stay tuned for a new date! But mark your calendars for more UPCOMING EVENTS! 🗓️ MAY 3rd, 2–3pm: FREE Nature Talk "Wake Up and Smell the Conservation: How to Choose Coffee that Helps Farmers and RGV Birds" We'll have Kelly Smith from the American Birding Association in to tell us how choosing shade-grown, organic Bird Friendly® certified coffee works to support conservation efforts. This doesn't just benefit exotic species—many of the birds we enjoy here in the Valley depend on habitats around Central American coffee farms in their winter migration! There'll be a FREE COFFEE TASTING, too! 🗓️ MAY 10th, 2–3pm: FREE Nature Talk "Turn Your Yard into a Bird Paradise Using Native Plants" Learn how to attract a diversity of birds by using multi-dimensional landscaping: creating a well-rounded native plant habitat in your yard. Speaker: Roberto Gaitan, President of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15Hm7BM2Fh/ 🗓️ MAY 3rd & 10th, 3–6pm: More NATIVE PLANT SALES following the nature talks! The varietals we have on hand vary, so it's worth popping back in to see what we have. Event details at https://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #gardening #coffee #nativeplants

Have you put in any native plants this year?🌼 🌺 🌸 (A plant is native if it occurs naturally here in the Rio Grande Valley without human introduction.) For your birds, our native RGV plants, shrubs, and trees provide: 🌱 Shelter and nesting areas 🌱 Natural food sources through their nectar, seeds, and/or berries—as well as the insects that feed on or live in them For you, native plants: 🌱 Help attract birds 🌱 Add beauty and interest to your landscaping 🌱 Are usually hardier, require less water, and are more insect-resistant, since they've evolved to thrive in our area We encourage all Valley bird lovers to PLANT NATIVES! 🗓️ Stop by for our 🚩NATIVE PLANT SALE 🚩 all day THIS SATURDAY, April 19th. Supplies are limited, though, so hurry in! 🗓️ We'll also be having a great FREE TALK "Turn Your Yard into a Bird Paradise Using Native Plants" on May 10th, along with another native plant sale. For details, see: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events You can also learn more about natives and pick some up at local specialists like: Rancho Lomitas Native Plant Nursery National Butterfly Center Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #gardening #nativeplants