One of the easiest ways to help #SaveTheSongBirds is to just watch them—and encourage others to, also! 🐦‍⬛ 🦜 🦆 🦅 🦉 👀 When we're more aware of the birds around us: 1️⃣ We care more and do more to help them! 2️⃣ We can become CITIZEN SCIENTISTS by reporting what we see! 🤓 Why not get the family involved in helping you watch and count the birds you see TODAY and TOMORROW for the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)? You can count right from your backyard! Your observations Feb. 13–16, 2026, will provide important insight into bird populations in the Valley and their habitats. If you're already using the amazing FREE bird ID app Merlin, your entries will automatically count! 🐤✅ Learn more: www.birdcount.org www.wbu.com/7-simple-actions-to-save-song-birds Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #gbbc

There's something special about watching birds visit your backyard 🐦 By offering safe, reliable feeders and quality seed, we can support local birds while inviting more life to our everyday spaces. And this week, those moments matter even more!! The Great Backyard Bird Count (2/13- 2/17) is a worldwide celebration of birds, and your backyard can be part of it! Every feeder visit, every observation helps scientist better understand and protect bird populations. By simply watching and counting the birds you see, you're helping support bird conservation on a global scale 🌎 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas For more information on GBBC visit: https://www.birdcount.org/ WBU feeders featured in video: https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-food/suet-mealworms

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), February 13 - 16, and help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, it’s easy (and fun!) to take part. Visit www.birdcount.org join the GBBC and become a citizen scientist. 🛒 mywbu.com/mcallen Featured Birds: Carolina Chickadee, American Goldfinch and House Finch Featured Food: WBU Seed Blend Featured Feeder: Confetti Tube Feeder