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

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

The sweet Barred Owlets, Moss and Maple, are growing up fast, and soon they'll be ready to fledge the nest. Don’t miss a moment! Tune in to WBU's Owl Cam in Indiana to embrace these final precious moments before the owlets embark on their next big adventure! www.wbu.com/owl-cam Our LOCAL RIO GRANDE VALLEY OWLS are fascinating creatures, too, and really important for rodent control. To support them, put up an owl house. You can find DIY plans here: https://www.audubon.org/news/how-build-screech-owl-nest-box Or stop in and pick one up—we've got 'em! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Birds: Barred Owlets *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

Happy Mother’s Day! To all the moms out there, may your day be filled with love, joy, and a little extra time to enjoy the beauty around you—including our spectacular Rio Grande Valley birds. You deserve it! ❤️🌸 (PSST.... Still looking for the perfect gift for YOUR bird-loving mom? You've still got time, stop by—we've got you covered, like our HUMMINGBIRD GIFT BOX!) Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds

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

Surprise Mom with a smart gift this year—a SMART BIRD FEEDER! 🤓🎁 When our amazing Rio Grande Valley birds visit Mom's new BirdReel feeder, it will: 🐦 Identify the bird 🐦 Alert Mom to her feathered visitor 🐦 Show Mom a live video feed on her smart phone Despite being the world's most advanced smart bird feeder, the BirdReel is 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 on our webshop: https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-feeders/Technology-Feeders-&-Accessories Not Mom'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 Or why not spend some quality time with Mom, helping her reconnect with nature, at our great events on Saturday, May 10th? https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialits! ❤️🐦 Featured Feeder: BirdReel Smart Bird Feeder #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

🌸 Give the Gift of Nature this Mother’s Day at Wild Birds Unlimited McAllen!🌿 Find unique, heartfelt gifts mom will truly enjoy — from beautiful bird feeders and baths to wind chimes, garden décor, and more! More gift ideas at https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas 🎁 ✨ Buy More, Save More! Shop our Mother's Day sale for BIG SAVINGS!* 💵 $10 Off $60 💸 $20 Off $100 🎉 $40 Off $200 Support your local nature store and make this Mother’s Day one to remember! 💕 And don't forget our great FREE nature events THIS SATURDAY, with a super interesting field trip JUST ADDED! Our expert guide and speaker will be Roberto Gaitan, Master Naturalist and President of the RGV Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18NMtWBA5N/) Event details at https://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! 💛🐦 *Valid in-store and online at WBU McAllen. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, optics, smart devices/smart feeders, Purple Martin systems, DSC memberships, or sale items. Offer valid until May 11, 2025. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

📣 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