🐾 Say hello to our newest cute & cuddly arrivals! 🧸💚 We’ve just stocked up on brand new Fahlo plushes — meet the seal, manatee, koala, and whale! Not only are they absolutely adorable, but each plush comes with a real animal tracking experience 🌍 and supports global nonprofit efforts in animal rehabilitation and research. Not looking for a plush? No worries! ✨ Our new Fahlo bracelets are here too — and now you can track whales and koalas along with your favorite sea turtles, sharks, and more! Swing by the store to meet your new adventure buddy 🐋🐨 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

☀️ It might still feel like the height of summer, but some of our migratory birds are already on the move! 🐦✨ We're starting to see the return of a few early travelers here in the Rio Grande Valley — so now’s a great time to dust off those binoculars, keep your feeders fresh and filled, and offer a clean water source for our feathered visitors. Providing safe places to rest and refuel can make all the difference on their journey! 🔍 Keep an eye (and ear!) out for these early arrivals: 🌿 Yellow-breasted Chat – A tricky one to spot! These birds prefer dense thickets, but you might hear their bold, varied songs before you see them. 🌳 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher – These tiny, energetic birds flit through trees with their long tails. They lose their “angry unibrow” outside of breeding season, so they’ll look a bit more subtle right now. 🌼 Yellow Warbler – Insect-lovers through and through, they thrive where native plants support healthy insect life. Their cheerful song sounds like: “sweet sweet sweet, I’m so sweet!” Keep your eyes peeled and share what you spot — we love hearing about your sightings! 📸🐥 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

✨ New Jewelry Alert! ✨ We’re thrilled to have fresh pieces in from https://www.facebook.com/dearsearrings - And they’re absolutely stunning! 🌿💎 These nature-inspired earrings and necklaces are the perfect addition to your collection. Think delicate butterfly wings, vibrant hummingbirds, and more designs that celebrate the beauty of the outdoors. 🦋🐦 Stop by and see which one speaks to you—you might just find a new favorite! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

🦋 Who doesn't love butterflies? 🦋 If you want to invite more of these beautiful pollinators into your yard, here are a few simple ways to make your outdoor space butterfly-friendly: 🍓 Add extra nectar Boost their energy with a nectar feeder or a small tray of fruit. Bright colors will catch their eye, and the sweet treats will keep them coming back! This new feeder has all of the crucial features. 🌿 Plant native plants Native plants are the best buffet for local butterflies! Some of our South Texas favorites include: • Crucita (Chromolaena odorata) • Turk’s cap (Malvaviscus drummondii) • Scorpion’s tail (Heliotropium angiospermum) 💧 Offer a water source Butterflies love a good sip! A shallow dish with damp sand or soil—also called a "puddler"—provides hydration and nutrients. Curious about butterfly feeders, nectar, puddling, and native plants? Come by the store—we’d love to help you find the perfect setup for our pollinator pals! 🌼 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

🌿🐦 It’s always been smart to feed our feathered friends… but now it’s smarter than ever! 🧠✨ We’re excited to introduce three new eco-friendly, high-tech additions to our birding collection—perfect for nature lovers and backyard birdwatchers alike: 📸 Birdfy Bamboo Smart Feeder Dual feed containers (no need to choose!) Solar-powered & made from sustainable bamboo 🌱 💪 Birdfy Metal Smart Feeder Adorably compact, super sturdy Comes with a built-in camera to catch every winged visitor in action! 🏠 Birdfy Bamboo Birdhouse with Dual Cameras One camera outside, one inside—watch nesting season without disturbing the birds Solar-powered and beautifully designed All from our friends at https://www.facebook.com/birdfybynetvue/ 💚 Ready to bring the beauty of birdwatching to a whole new level? Swing by the store and check them out! 🎤 🗓️ And don't forget to JOIN US NEXT SATURDAY, August 16th, for a fascinating FREE TALK on how drones are being used for conservation efforts in forestry, environmental sciences, and agroecology here in the RGV! Details on our Events page: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

The Rio Grande Valley is home to an incredible variety of bats! 🦇 Join the Cameron County Texas Master Gardeners for an upcoming workshop to discover how these fascinating creatures benefit our ecosystem—and what we can do to help them thrive.

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#Birdwatching starts with awareness. Study up before you arrive, respect their habitats by observing from a distance, and leave no trace. Let’s protect what we love to watch. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #NatureCentered #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #ZEISSSFL50 #50mmbinoculars #BrightOptics

Sure, we're big fans of birds 🐦—but we really love trees 🌳, too! Trees are essential to the survival of birds, offering year-round shelter 🏡, nesting spots and a buffet of insects 🐛 that provide crucial nutrition, especially for baby birds 🐣. In short: more trees = more birds! 🌲➕🐦 That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation (www.arborday.org) 🤝🌍 to plant thousands of trees in critical forest ecosystems across North America, helping future generations of birds and nature enthusiasts alike. Join our mission to #SaveTheSongBirds by planting a native tree in your yard. For more information, visit 👉 www.wbu.com/plant-trees. 🛒 mywbu.com/mcallen Featured Bird: Pine Warbler

Happy International Owl Awareness Day!🦉❤️ Did you know that many different kinds of owls can be seen here in the Rio Grande Valley? We're lucky to have the Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl year-round. Less common are the Burrowing Owls, Barn Owls, and Great Horned Owls. But even more owls have been recorded, including the Mottled Owl, Long-eared Owl., Stygian Owl, and Short-eared Owl! If you have a favorite owl or an interesting owl sighting, please share whooooooo you saw in the comments!👇 And check out the myths and FAQs from Houston's International Owl Center https://www.internationalowlcenter.org/mythsandfaq.html 🎤 🗓️ Finally, please plan to join us THIS SATURDAY for a fascinating FREE TALK on how drones are being used for conservation efforts in forestry, environmental sciences, and agroecology here in the RGV! Details on our Events page: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Featured Birds: Barred Owl,* Eastern Screech Owl, & Burrowing Owl Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *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 #nativeplants #gardening

The City of Mercedes Thanks for hilighting the importance of native plants 🌿They're key to supportiong our Valley wildlife 🪶💚