🍂 Before you grab that rake this fall, think twice! Try leaving your fallen leaves or other organic matter on the ground. It's not only easier for you, but it’s also better for the planet 🌍! Here are a few good reasons: Fallen leaves serve as an overwinter habitat for insects, butterflies 🦋, bees 🐝 and other wildlife 🐿️. Leaves create a natural mulch that helps suppress weeds while fertilizing the soil as it breaks down. We're proud to support the National Wildlife Federation®’s Leave the Leaves Month to raise awareness about the benefits of letting the leaves lie 🍁. 🎉 To kick things off, NWF is offering Wild Birds Unlimited customers 10% OFF Certified Wildlife Habitat® certifications now through October 31, 2025 with promo code WBU10. 🌼 Get certified here: https://bit.ly/3z0KG0n Featured Bird: Dark-eyed Junco

Wild Birds Unlimited is a proud sponsor of Birdability Week (October 20-26)! This year’s theme: YOU BELONG HERE Birdability Week is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns, as well as an opportunity to share resources and ideas to help the birding community become accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to everybody! SOME HIGHLIGHTS: 💛 VIRTUAL BIRDING every morning at 10 a.m. ET. Tune in on Instagram Live @birdability 💛 BIRD(ABILITY) YOUR WAY WEEKEND, Saturday & Sunday, October 25–26: Bird in any way YOU like to, whether it's a “big sit,” car birding, listening for backyard birds, alone, or with a group at an accessible outing. 💛 BIRDABILITY MAP: Explore or contribute to this crowdsourced map that describes the accessibility of birding locations. https://gis.audubon.org/birdability/ There’s something for everyone! See more events at https://www.birdability.org/birdability-week Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Fantastic family event TOMORROW at one of our great Valley birding hotspots—don't miss it!

Here’s a harsh truth: colliding with windows can be fatal for birds. Even if they manage to fly away, they're not just “stunned” 😵—birds are often seriously injured. Windows reflecting sky or greenery 🌳☁️ trick birds into thinking there’s a clear flight path and juvenile birds (who are just figuring things out) are especially at risk ⚠️. With a few thoughtful adjustments—like feeder placement, visual deterrents 👀 and window feeders—you can help birds recognize your windows as barriers, not passageways 🚫. Visit https://mcallen.wbu.com/how-to-prevent-bird-window-collisions to learn more. 🎙️ Don't forget to listen to the latest episode of the WBU Nature Centered Podcast, Window to the World: Keeping Birds Safe! mcallen.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu 🛒 Shop Online: mywbu.com/mcallen Featured Birds: House Finches Feeder: Window Candy Small Tray Feeder

🎉 Congratulations to our raffle winners — Natalie, Matthew, and Alessio Garcia! 🥳 This sweet family stopped by our booth at the Cameron County Master Gardeners Boo-tanical Fall Festival and Plant Sale this Saturday and entered our raffle — and we’re so glad they did! 🌿🧡 Thank you, Garcia family, for visiting us! We hope the birds in your neighborhood enjoy the new feeder and seed as much as we enjoyed meeting you. 🐦🌻 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

📣 NEW EVENTS!! 📣 🗓️ Mark your calendars for Saturday October 25th. We've got a fun day of bird spotting and learning planned for you, in partnership with local wildlife biologist Angelina Vasquez and Weslaco's Frontera Audubon! 🤩 🐦‍⬛ 🦆 🦅 🦜 9:00–11:00 a.m.: Free* Guided Bird Walk https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBoyumky8/ In the morning, we'll be meeting at Frontera Audubon, a wonderful 15-acre nature preserve in Weslaco, to join in on one of Angelina's guided bird walks. She spotted more than 30 species here on a September walk, including a Zone-tailed Hawk! * A small park admission fee may apply. 🎤 2:00–3:00 p.m.: "Gardening for Wildlife in Any and All Spaces" https://www.facebook.com/share/17AdwLScqt/ We'll reconvene at our McAllen store in the afternoon so Angelina can tell us about how we can be good stewards for wildlife in our human habitats: our homes! We'll be exploring ways to garden and aid wildlife in a variety of ways, no matter what your space. Whether you live in an apartment, a ranch, or a suburb, Angelina will be giving us tips and tricks to provide for wildlife in our own ways! And be sure to stay after our in-store talks for our popular NATIVE PLANT SALES! 🛒🌻🌿 More details on the Facebook event pages and https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Hope to see you there! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

🚩 TODAY 🚩 Are you passionate about the Rio Grande Valley's unique birds, butterflies, insects, and plants? If so, please join us for 🌿 TODAY'S FREE NATURE TALK.🌿 Come learn about the Texas Master Naturalist Program, which will help you build your knowledge, learn how to educate others, and become an advocate for the RGV's special ecosystem and wildlife. Velma H. Schmidt, President of the South Texas Border Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) Program, will be here to tell us all about it. PLUS, stay after for one of our popular NATIVE PLANT SALES! 🌻🌻🌻 "How YOU Can Become a Texas Master Naturalist!" | Saturday, October 11th | 2:00–3:00 p.m. Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DHcxSFszk/ https://mcallen.wbu.com/events And don't forget to LOG YOUR BIRD SIGHTINGS TODAY🦆🐦‍⬛🦜🦉 for October Big Day and World Migratory Bird Day! 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Today is World Mental Health Day! Did you know that nature and birds have a positive effect on your mental and physical wellbeing? 😃 Watching the birds you feed in your yard or going bird watching in the Rio Grande Valley's wonderful parks can help to: 1️⃣ Lower blood pressure 2️⃣ Reduce anxiety 3️⃣ Relieve stress 4️⃣ Boost the immune system 5️⃣ Strengthen the vascular system 6️⃣ Boost mood Check out the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail in the RGV at https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wildlife/wildlife-trails/ltc Stop in to our North McAllen store for all your backyard bird feeding needs. We've got 🚩🚩15% OFF ALL BIRD SEED🚩🚩 through Oct. 10th!!* Promo code: SEEDSALE And don't miss our great events! https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen October 2-10. Includes seed blends and peanuts. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Here in the Rio Grande Valley, examples of caching birds include our stunning Green Jay, cute Black-crested Titmouse, and striking Golden-fronted Woodpecker.

🕊️🌍 It’s a big weekend for the birds! 🌍🕊️ Global Bird Weekend is here, featuring World Migratory Bird Day and October Big Day this Saturday, October 11th! Last year, over 750,000 people from 201 countries joined in and recorded more than 7,800 bird species through eBird—incredible! What an amazing celebration of the birds we all love and the power of people participating in science! Want to be part of it? It’s easy! ✅ Watch birds any time on Saturday (midnight to midnight)—even in your own backyard. ✅ ID the birds you spot. The FREE Merlin Bird ID can help! ✅ Log your sightings using the eBird app or website. Join us this weekend to connect with birders near and far—and help make meaningful observations that support bird conservation! To learn more and get tips, visit https://ebird.org/news/october-big-day-2025 🛍️ Need BINOCULARS? We’ve got you covered—with $150 off Zeiss HDX models, plus a FREE bird feeder and seed cylinder with purchase. Stop by the shop and get ready for the big day. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

🌿 October is Native Plant Month at Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center! 🌿 To celebrate the beauty and resilience of native plants, Quinta Mazatlan is hosting a month full of exciting events — and we’re thrilled to be a small part of it! 📅 Join us at Planta Nativa on October 16th! Enjoy a vibrant marketplace featuring native plants, educational booths, food and drink vendors, and a special presentation by Pam Penick, author of Gardens of Texas: Growing with Resilience. 🎟️ Get your tickets here: quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com 🌱 Can’t wait until the 16th to snag some native plants? We’ve got you covered! There will be a native plant sale right after the talk this Saturday, October 11th, from 2–3 PM. The topic? The Texas Master Naturalist Program — come learn and grow with us! Come out, learn, shop, and celebrate the power of native plants with us! 💚 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

🍂✨ Celebrate wildlife, art, and autumn fun at Quinta Mazatlán's Sticks & Bones Party in the Park! 🦴 Skeleton Trail | 🕷 Spider Maze | 🎃 Pumpkin Tunnel | 🎶 Live Music | 🍴 Food & more! 📅 Saturday, Oct. 25 | 4–9 PM 🎟 Tickets: quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com 🚌 Free shuttle from 1400 Wichita Ave

Cardinals are almost here, and we love to see them in Texas. Cardinal by @raquel_hinojosa_art . Acrylics on canvas. Raquel loves nature and her work continues to thrive on birds, wild life and flora. #artistsfromtexas #texasartists #rgvartist #hinovationsartgallery #birdart #natureartist #birdlovers

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Cardinals are almost here, and we love to see them in Texas. Cardinal by raquel_hinojosa_art . Acrylics on canvas. Raquel loves nature and her work continues to thrive on birds, wild life and flora. #artistsfromtexas #texasartists #rgvartist #hinovationsartgallery #birdart #natureartist #birdlovers

Don't know about you, but some of us at WBU McAllen are excited for Taylor Swift's new album (and not just because she shares a name with a beloved bird family). So in honor of "Life of a Showgirl," we remind you that: Whatever era you’re in, you can shake it off, because every yard is full of ✨showBIRDS✨ just waiting to perform a concert for you! 🎵 Flashy males often steal the spotlight with their dazzling colors🌈, but whether they mate for life or are never ever getting back together, there's no bad blood🙅—female birds are more-than-capable headliners, too, bringing their own unique style to the stage. 💫 So as the cruel summer ends and it comes time to put on your cardigan, don't be the problem—even an anti-hero can have a love story with the Valley's stunning birds. 😄 In other headlines, don't miss: 🔻 15% OFF all bird seed Oct. 2-10!* 🔻 Our FREE nature talk "How to Create an Inviting Yard in the RGV for Birds and People" on Oct. 4, followed by a NATIVE PLANT SALE! Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: Nuthatch** Featured Feeder: Peanut Wreath Feeder *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen October 2-10. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items. **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 #swifties #lifeofashowgirl

We are happy to share that for the third year in a row, Hinovations Art Gallery is serving as judges for the Student's Art Contest at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival! It’s always a joy to see the creativity, imagination, and love for nature that young artists bring to their work. We’re grateful to be part of a community that celebrates both art and conservation. ✨ Here’s to another year of encouraging kids to spread their wings through art!

As the plentiful days of summer fade, some birds start caching (hiding) food for a later meal. These hidden stashes are their backup plan when natural food sources run low. Here in the Rio Grande Valley, examples of caching birds include our stunning Green Jay, cute Black-crested Titmouse, and striking Golden-fronted Woodpecker. And guess who else caches? People! Especially when they find a great sale like this one: 🚩🚩15% OFF ALL BIRD SEED🚩🚩 through Oct. 12th, in honor of caching season!!* That includes seed blends and peanuts, too! Promo code: SEEDSALE Our Daily Savings Club members get an extra 5% off! 😍 This sale is a great time to STOCK UP or try something new, like WBU's exclusive TreeNutty® Plus Blend. TreeNutty® Plus is a special favorite of titmice, jays, and woodpeckers—even orioles. It's loaded with chopped tree nuts, shelled peanuts, and sunflower chips, plus oil sunflower, striped sunflower, and raisins. It also contains added calcium, an important ingredient that helps promote strong bones and eggs! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: White-breasted Nuthatch** Featured Feeder: Peanut Wreath Feeder *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen October 2-12. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items. **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

Did you know about about 350 million birds migrated over the US last night? While the Atlantic flyway saw the most action, there are still many birds flying over Texas! Did you know that birds get disoriented by our lights on their long journeys? Please turn off your lights from 11 PM to 6 AM to help keep them safe! Windows are also a big danger. It's a sad statistic that over a billion birds die in glass collisions per year. You can make your windows safer with bird-friendly treatments. The folks at the Bird Collision Prevention Alliance have compiled scientifically proven ways to help. https://bit.ly/stopbirdcollisions Thank you Cornell Lab of Ornithology for sharing this helpful link! And thanks to you and your partners for producing BirdCast, which offers such a cool insight into migration. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

ZEISS

Fall savings are here from ZEISS! For a limited time, take advantage of $150 instant savings on ZEISS Conquest HDX binoculars! Learn more at Wild Birds Unlimited Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #birdwatching

📣 JUST ADDED! 📣 Please join us 🚩THIS SATURDAY 🚩 for a FREE nature talk, where your local Certified Birdfeeding Specialists™ at WBU McAllen will share pro tips on: 🐦 The right foods and feeders for attracting a diversity of Valley birds 🌻 Why it's critical to landscape and garden here in the Valley with the birds and other wildlife in mind 🌿 PLUS, stay after for another of our popular NATIVE PLANT SALES! "How to Create an Inviting Yard in the RGV for Birds and People | Saturday, October 4th | 2:00–3:00 p.m. 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 #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Remember when the constellations—even the Milky Way—shone so much more brightly here in South Texas? These days, pollution has taken some of the shine off our stars, but YOU CAN HELP BRING THEM BACK. 🌠 Dark skies have SO MANY benefits! Just a few examples: ⭐ They help migrating birds (most fly at night), as well as other wildlife. ⭐⭐ They help us sleep better. ⭐⭐⭐ They save energy and money. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ They're just plain beautiful and awe-inspiring! You can help DarkSky Texas in their work to protect our night skies by: 1️⃣ Being thoughtful in your own outdoor lighting. 2️⃣ Uploading photos of light pollution near you. Details and tips at darkskytexas.org/invasive-lighting-in-texas Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #SaveTheSongBirds #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

The ultimate test for the ZEISS Conquest HDX binoculars! Crystal clear vision and tough-as-nails durability, no matter the conditions. Are you ready to improve your birdwatching? For a limited time, receive $150 instant savings with your purchase of a ZEISS Conquest HDX binocular at Wild Birds Unlimited. Plus at WBU McAllen, you'll receive a free gift of a cylinder feeder and seed cylinder. If you need another reason to invest in some HDX binocs - Our DSC members earn double points on their from September 25-29th! That's more money back in your pocket. Happy birding, from the Valley's friendly backyard birding experts! 💛 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #ZEISSConquestHDX #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #birdwatching

📣 Calling all DSC Members - It's Double Points Time Now thru September 29! Shop Now at mywbu.com/mcallen 🛒 Shop during our Daily Savings Club® Double Points Event and double-up! Instead of earning a $10 Bird Buck with every $200 in purchases, you'll receive a $10 Bird Buck for every $100 you spend, good on a future purchase. Hurry in for double the points, double the fun! Featured Birds: American Goldfinches Feeder: Seed Cylinder Feeder (Green)

🦅 Fly Eagles Fly! Game Day Watch Party 🏈 This Sunday hosted by RGV Eagle’s Nest ✨ Fans unite. 🍳 Brunch vibes. 🍻 Ice-cold beer. 📺 Eagles vs Bucs on the big screens! Let’s pack the nest and cheer on our Birds! 💚

Protecting our Pollinators begins with noticing the paths they take, and who they take them with. Bring your tot to explore the pathway of pollination through wonder and in witness of bees, birds and butterflies, Thursday from 10:00am to 11:30am🌼🐝🌼 #naturebasedlearning #pollination #quintamazatlan

Introducing our newest seed blend - TreeNutty Plus Blend Come by the store to try out this delicious and nutritious blend your backyard birds are sure to love! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

🚨 Rare Bird Alert!🚨 A Northern Jacana was spotted this past Sunday (Sept 21) at Pintail Lake in the Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges! 🎉 This striking bird is typically found in coastal Mexico and Central America, so seeing one here is a real treat. Adults are a stunning mix of black and chestnut brown, with bright yellow accents on their face and wings. And those legs! With their long greenish-yellow legs and extra-long toes, they can literally walk on floating vegetation. 👣🌿 👏 Huge congrats to the dedicated birders who spotted it! And best of luck to anyone heading out in hopes of seeing it themselves—it was seen again this morning. Don’t forget your binoculars! And if you're in the market for new binos or looking to upgrade, we have a great sale right now on the fantastic ZEISS Conquest HDX line: $150 off, plus a $90-value gift! https://mcallen.wbu.com/optics Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Grackles

Boat-tailed grackles don't often make it down to the RGV, but it's worth noting the difference! They are so similar to Great-tailed grackles that they were considered one species until 1973. 👁️ The irises of Great-tailed are always yellow, however, Boat-tailed Grackles’ eye color ranges from dark brown to yellow, meaning iris color alone isn’t a reliable way to tell them apart. 🟣Great-tailed Grackles are slightly larger, have a flat crown, and their iridescence shines more purplish. 🟢Boat-tailed Grackles are a bit smaller, with a rounded head, and more blue-green iridescence. 📷 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #birdwatching

Mark your calendars for this fun event on Saturday, November 1st! We're proud to be sponsors of the Run for the Refuge 5k Run and Walk at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. Thank you Friends of the Wildlife Corridor for organizing this! Don't forget to register now on the QR code by September 25th! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

ZEISS

Fall into savings with ZEISS! For a limited time, save $150 instantly on ZEISS Conquest HDX Binoculars. Shop now at Wild Birds Unlimited Happy birding, from the Valley's friendly backyard birding experts! 💛 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #birdwatching #ZEISSConquestHDX

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Vines are a great way to add connective greenery and dimension to a garden. Many of them are also great for local birds and butterflies! Learn more about which vines you should add to your garden during our Growing Vines 101 workshop, this Saturday from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Reserve your spot at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Swipe to get sneak peak at some of our favorite local vines!