Help us break in our new TV set up in the beer garden while we watch and cheer on the Texas Longhorns in the college football playoffs! Doors open at 2:30pm! Happy hour prices during the Texas game! Joey Bulnes takes the stage at 7:30pm!! Prost! #fyp #beer #beergarden #texaslonghorns #rgvfoodies #football #thingstodorgv #mcallentexas #edinburgtx #missiontx #mcallentx #texasfootball #livemusic

It's the first official day of winter! ❄️ While it may not be all that cold here yet, it's still time to start thinking about how to help our wonderful RGV birds through this leanest of seasons. As plant and insect food sources get harder to find, RGV birds will start relying more on your feeders. Give them high-cal, high-fat foods to help them thrive, like oil sunflower, peanuts, and suet. Birds especially love our exclusive Jim’s Birdacious® Bark Butter® and Bark Butter Bits and our exclusive Winter SuperBlend®! They'll keep coming back for more, which is good for them and for you! Win-win! Learn more about the best foods to feed RGV birds during winter here: https://mcallen.wbu.com/how-to-help-birds-during-winter Still gift shopping? Thru Dec. 24, use code GIVEJOY to take 20% OFF one regularly-priced item!* Some of our most unique nature-themed gift options are only available in-store, but you can preview a few here: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas Today, shoppers can also ‼️ ENTER TO WIN $1,000 ‼️ in the last McAllen Chamber of Commerce Holiday Shopping Tour raffle!🎄 See all participating local businesses: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15aKrSUoPM/ @mcallenchamber @visitmcallen Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships optics, smart devices/feeders, or Purple Martin systems/accessories. Featured Bird: Northern Cardinal #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄🫶🏼 Come visit your favorite servers and bartenders 🎅🏽 ⏰ Doors open at 8 #nightlife #956 #mcallentexas #uptownmcallen #exploremcallen #bottleservice #happyhour #76barandkitchen #wings #tacos

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄🫶🏼 Come visit your favorite servers and bartenders 🎅🏽 ⏰ Doors open at 5 #nightlife #956 #mcallentexas #uptownmcallen #exploremcallen #bottleservice #happyhour #76barandkitchen #wings #tacos

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Welcome to Day 1 of 🎄MERRY 956MAS🎄 Today we have hidden 9 SCRATCH OFF TICKETS around our Suerte Uptown Location, come find one and test your luck‼️ Plenty of Holiday Prizes up for grabs🎅☃️ Test your luck for our GRANDPRIZE a Giant Takuache rocking our Holiday T-Shirt! 🔥 See you here RGV! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃 400 W Nolana Ave McAllen, TX #giveaway #scavengerhunt #scavenger #christmasspirit #956mas #rgv #rgvlife #mcallentexas #christmasiscoming #christmascountdown

Please join us TOMORROW for our second FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK❣️🤩 This is a great chance to get out in nature, enjoy the birds, and meet other local bird lovers. BEGINNERS WELCOME! ✳️ The guided walk is free, but there is a small park admission fee, unless you're a park member: $3/adult, $2/seniors and students; free for kids aged 5 and under. ✳️ Meet at the VISITOR CENTER of birding hotspot Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, Texas 78542. ✳️ PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY, as we'll set off promptly at 8:30 a.m. ✳️ Wear suitable shoes and bring water, insect repellant, or anything else you may need. Our guide will be the park's expert Naturalist, William Farley. @edinburgwbc Read more about William on our Events page, plus mark your calendars for our upcoming Purple Martin talk: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Need BINOCULARS? We carry some excellent options that give you lots of bang for your buck, whether you're looking for a starter pair or want to upgrade! Happy birding, from the Valley's friendly backyard birding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Still looking for that perfect something? 🎁🎄 Don't panic—we've got you! How about some snazzy nature-themed apparel, like this cool t-shirt from local makers 9ine5ive6eis that's all about LOCAL BIRD PRIDE? 😮 We've also got unique caps, socks, jewelry, and of course, everything you need to create a backyard birding haven. Stop on by—we'd love to help you pick out something they won't forget! And thru Dec. 24, use code 🎄GIVEJOY🎄 to take 20% OFF one regularly-priced item! (Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships optics, smart devices/feeders, or Purple Martin systems/accessories.) Thanks for keeping it local this Christmas! And please join us SATURDAY for our second FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK! It's a great chance to enjoy the birds AND connect with other local enthusiasts! https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

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Feed and house your birds in STYLE with MODERN FARMHOUSE CHARM! Also make a great gift! 🎁 We recently started carrying this new collection, which is crafted for the discerning bird enthusiast, combining rustic elegance and high functionality. Made in the U.S.A. and constructed with durable recycled poly-lumber material, guaranteed not to crack or fade! Thru Dec. 24, use code GIVEJOY to 🎄TAKE 20% OFF🎄 one regularly-priced item!* (*Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships optics, smart devices/feeders, or Purple Martin systems/accessories.) Preview even more of our most unique nature-themed gift options here: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas Thank you for continuing to support Valley birds and our small, locally owned business!🎄⭐ 🗓️ And don't forget our next FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK on SATURDAY! Details at: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

It's no wonder birds are often part of Christmas traditions and symbols. 🕊️🎄⭐ To many cultures, birds represent happiness, joy, and peace, and are messengers of good things to come! Why not adopt one of the following LOVELY BIRD-FEEDING TRADITIONS from Scandinavia and Finland? They're a great way to practice kindness, to express gratitude for nature, and to help support our RGV birds! *️⃣ One old tradition is to hang wheat sheaves from tall poles or on doors or trees so that the birds also enjoy a good Christmas meal. If lots of sparrows or other small birds stop to enjoy this offering, it's thought to signal a good year ahead for crops. (Cobs of corn can be used instead.) *️⃣ Some people believe scattering bird seed on their doorstep Christmas morning will bring good luck in the new year. *️⃣ Some people decorate outdoor trees with balls of suet and bird seed. Sounds like a fun family project! Check out our selection of highly nutritious bird foods. They're exactly what our feathered friends most need right now, as natural food sources become harder to come by in the lean winter months. We also have tons of GIFTABLE ITEMS for your last-minute shopping! Thru Dec. 24, use code GIVEJOY to take 20% OFF one regularly-priced item!* https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas And don't forget to join us THIS SATURDAY for a FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK! Details at: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Thank you for continuing to support RGV birds and our small, locally owned business. 🎄⭐ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships optics, smart devices/feeders, or Purple Martin systems/accessories. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

We've got everything a person needs to turn their yard into a BACKYARD BIRDING HAVEN.🐦 ⛲ 🌳 But we've got OTHER NATURE-THEMED GIFTS, too, 🎁🎄including adorable and whimsical items that might be just what you're looking for! Take these HANDCRAFTED, UPCYCLED WOODEN BOXES: they're super cute and perfect for organizing jewelry or other small items. See our website for many more ideas: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas Through Dec. 24, use code GIVEJOY to take 20% OFF one regularly-priced item! (Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships optics, smart devices/feeders, or Purple Martin systems/accessories.) Thanks for shopping with us and supporting our SMALL, LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESS. We're committed to helping people connect with the RGV's special wildlife and natural world. Don't miss our FREE NATURE EVENTS: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

🌟 CALLING ALL LADY BIRDERS (of ALL Levels) 🌟 Exciting news! Nature Ninja Birding Tours, an incredible RGV-based company owned by our talented friend Tiffany Kersten, is hosting a 4-DAY BIRDING ADVENTURE February 13-16, 2025, led entirely by an all-female team! 💪✨ This UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND will explore the stunning wildlife hotspots of: 📍 Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife 📍 National Butterfly Center 📍 Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center 📍 Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center 📍 Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges 📍 Estero Llano Grande State Park https://www.facebook.com/esterollano 📝 SPOTS ARE FILLING FAST, so don’t wait—reserve your place today! 🔗 Details and booking: https://tiffanykersten.blogspot.com/p/lady-birders-weekend.html Whether you’re new to birding 🦆 or chasing your next lifer ✔️—or looking for a SPECIAL GIFT for the lady birder in your life—this tour is perfect for everyone. Wild Birds Unlimited McAllen will be there, soaking in the beauty of our Valley birds and maybe spotting a few new feathered friends. 🐦🦉 We hope you'll join us for a weekend of spectacular birding, great company, and support for this amazing female-owned RGV business! 💚 Plus, don’t miss out on Nature Ninja Birding Tours’ other incredible local, regional, and international birding adventures! 🌎✈️ By the way, we carry FANTASTIC BINOCULARS with lots of bang for the buck, whether you're looking for your first pair or want an upgrade. Come see for yourself!👀 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #WildBirdsUnlimited #LadyBirders #NatureNinjaBirdingTours #RGVBirds #SupportSmallBusiness #WomenOwned #ExploreTheRGV #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Please join us today for our FREE OWL TALK! It's gonna be a HOOOOOT! 🦉😃 Did you know we have 6️⃣ SPECIES of owls here in the RGV? Our expert speaker John McKee is a Master Naturalist in both Illinois and Texas, and has a long history in conservation. He's going to be telling us all about this fascinating bird family, including their unique behaviors and the adaptations they've evolved to support their intriguing way of life. Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events (clickable link in our bio's link tree) Check out our OWL HOUSES while you're here to help support these fascinating birds of prey, which play such an important role in our ecosystem (like controlling rodents)! And cross a few more people off your list with all our UNIQUE, NATURE-THEMED GIFT OPTIONS! 🎁 🎄https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas Shoppers can also ‼️ ENTER TO WIN $1,000 ‼️ in the next McAllen Chamber of Commerce Holiday Shopping Tour raffle!🎄 See all participating local businesses: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15aKrSUoPM/ @mcallenchamber 🗓️ ✍️ And don't forget to mark your calendars for our next FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK on the 21st! Happy birding! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #McAllenChamber #McAllenEvents #mcallenchamber

Santa’s workshop is coming to town, and you’re invited! 🎅✨ Join us for a magical family-friendly event where you can: 📜 Write a letter to Santa and let him know what’s on your wishlist. 🎨 Paint a festive ornament to take home and treasure. 🍬 Enjoy candy cane treats while you craft and create. We’ll provide all the supplies—you just bring your holiday cheer! This event is perfect for kids, parents, and anyone who loves a little Christmas magic. 📍 Craft Social - Located inside the Mercado District 📅 Date: Saturday, December 14th ⏰ Time: 3pm-9pm #mcallentexas #thingstodoinmcallentx #lettertosanta #rgv

Did you know that clean feathers help birds stay warm? Research has found that a chickadee with well-maintained feathers, for example, can sustain a 70°F (21°C) layer of insulation between the outside air and its skin! 🤓 So as we start heading into cooler temps here in the Valley, please remember to keep providing your birds with a clean water source. It's also a great way to attract more birds for your enjoyment! And now through Dec. 24th, you can get 20% OFF one regularly priced item with code GIVEJOY—including our gorgeous bird baths and fountains! We don't usually put these babies on sale, so now's your chance to grab one at a discount for yourself or a loved one! 🗓️ ✍️ And don't forget to JOIN US SATURDAY for the FREE OWL TALK! Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships optics, smart devices/feeders, or Purple Martin systems/accessories. Featured Bird: American Goldfinch Featured Product: Heated Bird Bath #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Santa’s workshop is coming to town, and you’re invited! 🎅✨ Join us for a magical family-friendly event where you can: 📜 Write a letter to Santa and let him know what’s on your wishlist. 🎨 Paint a festive ornament to take home and treasure. 🍬 Enjoy candy cane treats while you craft and create. We’ll provide all the supplies—you just bring your holiday cheer! This event is perfect for kids, parents, and anyone who loves a little Christmas magic. 📍 Craft Social - Located inside the Mercado District 📅 Date: Saturday, December 14th ⏰ Time: 3pm-9pm #mcallentexas #thingstodoinmcallentx #lettertosanta #rgv

We hope you'll take some time to RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR BIRDS, during the season's hustle and bustle.🎄 Why not share the peace and joy they bring? Our seed wreaths and seed characters are great gifts that also add a festive touch to the backyard! 🎁 From Dec. 12-24, use code GIVEJOY to take 20% OFF one regularly-priced item!* Some of our most unique nature-themed gift options are only available in-store, but you can preview a few here: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas Thank you for continuing to support Valley birds and our small, locally owned business. We wish you and your family a wonderful and healthy holiday season!🎄⭐ And don't forget to join us in-store THIS SATURDAY for a FREE OWL TALK and on the 21st at the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands for a FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK! Details at: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships optics, smart devices/feeders, or Purple Martin systems/accessories. Featured WBU Food: Cranberry Seed Wreath and Preston the Penguin Seed Character #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Did you hear that the world's oldest known bird, the aptly named Wisdom, a Laysan Albatross, is at least 74 years old? And even more mind-blowing is the fact that SHE JUST LAID ANOTHER EGG!! 🤯 There's always something new and fascinating to learn about birds! We're having a FREE NATURE TALK about owls🦉—another fascinating bird species associated with wisdom—THIS SATURDAY. We hope you'll join us! Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Because life’s too short for basic desserts—level up with this creamy delight! 🥯☕️ #BonhomiaVibes 🧇 #ConchaCrush #BrunchOnMain #WorthIt #dessert #morningbreakfast #brunching #rgv #rgvbrunch #956eats #valleylife #supportlocal #mcalleneats #mcallentexas

A HUGE THANK YOU🤗🤗 to everyone who joined us for our first ever WBU guided bird walk at the beautiful Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center!👏 And a special shout out to William Farley, Naturalist at the Wetlands, as well as Richard Moncrief with Zeiss Binoculars for leading the walk.👏 We had a wonderful time taking in the beautiful birds and the natural beauty of the park.🦉🌳 And if you missed out on this walk, no worries! We have another one coming up on December 21st. You can find out more information about the walk here https://www.facebook.com/events/582850234184926 Hope to see you there!😊 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

PRO TIP: When you're shopping for binoculars, bigger isn't always better! Images can get shaky at higher magnifications, so when it comes to getting a good look at your birds, stick with just 8x magnification. For birding, focus more on how BRIGHT and CRISP the image is. Stop by to see for yourself why we carry ZEISS and Vortex optics. Great imaging, huge bang for the buck, and they're built tough to last. They make great gifts, too! Our optics don't usually go on sale, but right now, you can EARN DOUBLE BIRD BUCK$ if you're a DSC member when you buy optics or anything else!* 💵💵 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY for our DAILY SAVINGS CLUB® members to 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 $200. Bird Bucks are good for a future purchase. Not a DSC member yet? Join today! Between the Bird Buck$ and your FREE $20.99-VALUE JOINING GIFT, the $25 annual fee pays for itself! Then you'll enjoy 15% OFF regularly priced bird food EVERY DAY, or an extra 5% off bird food sales, plus special promos throughout the year. Learn more: https://mcallen.wbu.com/daily-savings-club-member-benefits 🗓️ ✍️ And don't forget to mark your calendars for the FREE OWL TALK THIS SATURDAY and guided bird walk on the 21st! Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding! ❤️🐦 *For DSC members only. Valid in-store or online at the WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid with other discounts, on previous purchases, or on gift certificates. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Drink up GRINCHES 🍻 Holiday Drink Idea: “EL GRINCH💚” Margarita 🙌 The perfect drink to get in the #GRINCHMAS spirt 🎄❤️ Available for a limited time only❣️ 📌Uptown McAllen 📌South 10th McAllen 📌Sharyland 📌Weslaco #rgv #grinch #thegrinch #thegrinchwhostolechristmas #holidayrecipes #christmasdrinks #mcallentexas #mcallen #explore #rgv956 #rgvdrinks #margarita #grinchdrink

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Drink up GRINCHES 🍻 Holiday Drink Idea: “EL GRINCH💚” Margarita 🙌 The perfect drink to get in the #GRINCHMAS spirt 🎄❤️ Available for a limited time only❣️ 📌Uptown McAllen 📌South 10th McAllen 📌Sharyland 📌Weslaco #rgv #grinch #thegrinch #thegrinchwhostolechristmas #holidayrecipes #christmasdrinks #mcallentexas #mcallen #explore #rgv956 #rgvdrinks #margarita #grinchdrink

The Chamber, in partnership with Palm Valley Animal Society, recently hosted an exciting Good Day McAllen luncheon! These gatherings are all about welcoming our newest members, creating meaningful connections, and, of course, having a great time! 🌟 With cash prizes up for grabs and fun door prize giveaways, the energy in the room was contagious! Good Day McAllen luncheons are a fantastic way for our members to network, build relationships, and engage with the community. Don’t miss out on the fun—join us every quarter for a luncheon or a Good Morning McAllen Breakfast! 🥐☕ 📞 Contact your Chamber Membership Team for more info: 956-682-2871 #mcallentexas #mcallenchamber #NetworkingFun #GoodDayMcAllen #PalmValleyAnimalSociety

🎄✨ The McAllen Holiday Parade lit up the night on December 7th at Municipal Park, bringing joy and holiday spirit to our community! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this beautiful event a success. Your support and participation make moments like these truly magical! 🎅🎁 We look forward to celebrating many more traditions with all of you. #McAllenHolidayParade #McAllenChamber #HolidaySpirit #CommunityCelebration #McAllenEvents #FestiveSeason #ThankYou #McAllenTexas

🎄✨ Yesterday, December 6th, we celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of McAllen Christmas in the Park at Municipal Park! This festive event, organized by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, featured the presence of City of McAllen authorities, our dedicated Board of Directors, and the amazing Ambassadors who make our events even more special. Thank you to everyone who joined us in kicking off this magical holiday tradition! 🎅🎁 #McAllenChamber #ChristmasInThePark #McAllenEvents #RibbonCutting #CommunityCelebration #HolidaySeason #McAllenTexas #LocalTraditions

Purple Martins arrive in less than 10 weeks! NOW'S THE TIME to start planning for your own new colony or upgrading your system! Why? 1️⃣ You'll EARN DOUBLE BIRD BUCK$ this weekend, if you're a DSC member! 2️⃣ You'll give yourself plenty of time to install the system. 3️⃣ You'll beat the run on stock. Through Dec. 9th, our DAILY SAVINGS CLUB® 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 $200. Bird Bucks are valid for a future purchase. Not a DSC member yet? Join today! Between the Bird Buck$ and your FREE $20.99-VALUE JOINING GIFT, the $25 annual fee pays for itself! Then you'll enjoy 15% OFF regularly priced bird food EVERY DAY, or an extra 5% off bird food sales, plus special promos throughout the year. Learn more: https://mcallen.wbu.com/daily-savings-club-member-benefits Shop SATURDAY, and you can also enter to ‼️ WIN $1,000 ‼️ in a McAllen Chamber of Commerce Holiday Shopping Tour raffle!🎄 See all participating local businesses: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15aKrSUoPM/ 🗓️ ✍️ And don't forget to mark your calendars for the FREE owl talk and guided bird walk we have coming up! Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding! ❤️🐦 *For DSC members only. Valid in-store or online at the WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid with other discounts, on previous purchases, or on gift certificates. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

‼️ STARTS TODAY‼️ It's another DOUBLE POINTS EVENT—don't miss out! From Dec. 5–9, our DAILY SAVINGS CLUB® members get double points ✌️ on every purchase!* 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. Native foods are going to be getting scarcer over the winter, so this is a great chance to stock up on food for your birds. Or pick up some great nature-themed gifts for people on your list! Remember, you earn 💵BIRD BUCKS💵 with ANY merchandise—not just bird food. Not a DSC member yet? Join today! You'll earn Bird Bucks with your purchases, enjoy exclusive promos like this, and SAVE 15% OFF REGULAR BIRD FOOD PRICES EVERY DAY or get an extra 5% savings on bird food sales. Plus, you get a FREE $20.99-VALUE GIFT just for joining: a 5-lb. bag of our top-selling No Mess Blend seed. The $25 annual fee pays for itself! Learn more: https://mcallen.wbu.com/daily-savings-club-member-benefits 🗓️ ✍️ And don't forget to mark your calendars for the FREE owl talk and guided bird walk we have coming up! Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *For DSC members only. Valid in-store or online at the WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid with other discounts, on previous purchases, or on gift certificates. Featured Bird: White-breasted Nuthatch** WBU Food: Jim's Birdacious® Bark Butter® **Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

NEED SOME GIFT IDEAS? We can help! 🎁🎄 How about a super cute and huggable PLUSHIE that will also engage your giftee with SCIENCE in a fun way? Each plushie comes with a bio and ONLINE TRACKING of a corresponding live animal. PLUS, the manufacturer donates to an organization that works to protect those animals. They'll love it! See our website for many more ideas: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas Thanks for shopping with us and supporting our SMALL, LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESS. We're committed to helping people connect with the RGV's special wildlife and natural world. Don't miss our FREE NATURE EVENTS: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Meet our December Bird of the Month, the 🔴 Northern Cardinal!🔴 This year-round Rio Grande Valley resident is particularly striking over the festive season. FUN FACTS 🔴 The cardinal's redness comes from eating red and purple fruits with carotenoid pigments, like mulberries. However, non-native plants with such berries may be low in fats and proteins, contributing to poor health. 🔴 Males reach peak redness in midwinter in prep for spring breeding. 🔴 Both genders fiercely defend territory and will “fight” their reflections. 🔴 Female cardinals are brownish with a reddish bill, compared to similar looking Pyrrhuloxias, which are grayer with a yellow bill. 🔴 One of the few female songbirds in N. America that sing, possibly to signal males to bring food to the nest. Learn more on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology site: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal/overview FEEDING TIPS 🔴 Often visits feeders. 🔴 Eats many kinds of bird seed, but especially likes safflower. RELATED 🔴 Please join us Dec. 21 for our 2nd FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK walk at beautiful Edinburg Scenic Wetlands! Details on our Events page: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

DON'T MISS OUT! It's the LAST DAY of our ‼️FILL-A-BAG EVENT‼️ 🎄 Grab one of our FREE reusable WBU bags. 🎄🎄 Stuff it with as little or as much as you choose, up to the handles. 🎄🎄🎄 Get 20% OFF the whole bag! (Some exclusions apply—see below.) It's a great chance to SAVE BIG while getting a jump on unique, memorable nature-themed gifts your friends and family will LOVE. We have something for every budget, from cute mugs and apparel to gorgeous wind chimes and top-notch bird feeding supplies. Preview some of our great gift items here: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas We're a SMALL, LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESS committed to helping people connect with the RGV's special wildlife and natural world. Don't miss our FREE NATURE EVENTS: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store only at WBU McAllen. Items must fit fully inside our designated WBU shopping bag and may not extend beyond the bag handles. One bag per person. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships, optics, smart feeders/devices, and Purple Martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Great news, Mercado fam! 🎉 We’ve opened an additional parking lot just for our Mercado customers! 🅿️✨ Now it’s even easier to shop local and support small businesses this Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season. 🎁🎄 Come visit, shop, and celebrate the spirit of community with us! #ShopLocal #MercadoDistrict #SmallBusinessSaturday #mcallentx #mcallentexas #rgv956 #rgvlife #rgvblogger #mcallenshopping

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BRING NATURE HOME for the holidays at a HUGE SAVINGS during DAY TWO of our ‼️FILL-A-BAG EVENT‼️ 🎄 Grab one of our FREE reusable WBU bags. 🎄🎄 Stuff it with as little or as much as you choose, up to the handles. 🎄🎄🎄 Get 20% OFF the whole bag! (Some exclusions apply—see below.) Get a jump on your holiday shopping🎁 or just stock up on bird-feeding supplies, Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. You can preview some of our great gift items here: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas But wait, THERE'S MORE! When you shop TODAY, you can also enter to ‼️ WIN $1,000 ‼️ as part of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce Holiday Shopping Tour! And if you're our first customer, the Chamber will give you a FREE FAMILY 4-pack to the South Pole Illuminated Festival!🎄 The Chamber will be doing a new drawing EACH SATURDAY before Christmas! Don't miss out—stop by our store or any participating local business to enter. See https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15aKrSUoPM/ So help yourself to savings while helping to support small, local businesses like ours that give back to the RGV. And please join us for one of our FREE NATURE EVENTS soon! https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store only at WBU McAllen. Items must fit fully inside our designated WBU shopping bag and may not extend beyond the bag handles. One bag per person. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships, optics, smart feeders/devices, and Purple Martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #McAllenShoppingTour

Our huge ‼️FILL-A-BAG EVENT STARTS TODAY‼️ Stop by to get a jump on your holiday shopping🎁 or just stock up on bird-feeding supplies Nov. 29–Dec. 1. It's as easy as one, two, TREE: 🎄 Grab one of our FREE reusable WBU bags. 🎄🎄 Stuff it with as little or as much as you choose, up to the handles. 🎄🎄🎄 Get 20% OFF the whole bag! (Some exclusions apply—see below.) Whether for a loved one or yourself, shopping at WBU McAllen is a wonderful way to BRING NATURE HOME for the holidays. You'll find memorable items for every budget, including some unique nature-themed apparel! Plus, you'll feel doubly good, knowing you're supporting a SMALL, LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESS that gives back to the RGV! Hope you'll join us for one of our FREE EVENTS soon! https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store only at WBU McAllen. Items must fit fully inside our designated WBU shopping bag and may not extend beyond the bag handles. One bag per person. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships, optics, smart feeders/devices, and Purple Martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We're thankful for you, our loyal WBU customers, who are like family to us. We truly appreciate your dedication to caring for your songbirds and for supporting our small business. We hope you have a lovely holiday! And don't forget our ‼️ FILL-A-BAG EVENT‼️ starting tomorrow for Black Friday savings ALL WEEKEND! It's a great time to get a jump start on your holiday shopping or to stock up, with ‼️20% OFF‼️ everything you can fit in one of our free, reusable bags! (Conditions and exclusions apply—see website.) Happy birding! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: Downy Woodpecker* Feeder and WBU Food: Acorn Feeder with Peanuts, Out of the Shell *Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Can you believe it's that time of year again already?! The time sure does fly! And as YOU fly around the Valley this weekend to catch Black Friday savings, don't miss our huge ‼️FILL-A-BAG EVENT‼️ Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. That means 20% OFF everything you can stuff into one of our free, reusable WBU bags.* (Some exclusions apply—see below.) This is a great chance to gift the joy of bird feeding, find cute nature-themed presents, or just stock up for yourself. And all while supporting a small, locally owned business that gives back to the RGV! Preview some of our gifts: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas And join us for FREE NATURE EVENTS: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store only at WBU McAllen. Items must fit fully inside our designated WBU shopping bag and may not extend beyond the bag handles. One bag per person. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships, optics, smart feeders/devices, and Purple Martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Polito’s Mexican Restaurant now booking Christmas parties! 🎄 Call 9566302489 or send us a message. 📞 #christmas2024 #christmasparties #events #politosmexicanrestaurant #rgv #mcallentexas

Join us this weekend for delicious plant-based brunch! From our creamy avocado toast to our popular pancakes topped with fresh berries, we’ve got something for everyone. 🥑🥞 Visit us today from 10am-4pm! See you soon🫶🏼 #mcallen #rgv #vegan #plantbased #mcallentexas #rgvvegan #breakfast #brunch #mimosas

I don’t know about you but I can always go for a frozen marg. 🥰 #drinklocal #localbusiness #localbar #restaurant #mcallen #mcallentexas