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

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

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

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