Singing high in the canopy are small song-birds like Titmouse, Vireo, Warblers and Kinglets! What wintering residents might you find amongst these “mixed-species flocks?”🎶👂🐦Find out at this Saturday's STEM Stops! #STEM #birding #soundmapping #naturebasedlearning #southtexasecology

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DID YOU KNOW? - Many songbirds migrate south for winter!✨🌲 Learn the songbird species whose music fills the winter season, from RGV Specialty birds to winter visitors, this Saturday at STEM Stops. 🐦Whit-wheet!🐦See you soon! #STEM #rgvbirding #winterbirding #southtexasecology #songbirds

You don't need to be a twitcher to tick RGV specialty birds or seasonal rarities off your list! 🐦🗒️Don't have a list? Plan a visit to our park, McAllen's wing of the World Birding Center, for guided morning birding tours this January. #birding #rgvbirding #southtexasbirds #exploremcallen #mcallenevents

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January averages as our coolest and driest month of the year. Still, there are some native plants in bloom or fruit such as the Googly-eyed Vine, which provides unique-looking fruit for birds. There are also winter residents, such as the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, a woodpecker that laps up tree sap and any trapped insects with its special brush-tipped tongue. Learn more about the plant and animal activity during this time of year tomorrow for our weekly "Walk With A Naturalist" program, offered Wednesdays from 9 AM - 10 AM. Included with park admission.

🐦 Happy National Bird Day! It’s always bird day at WBU! National Bird Day was created by the Avian Welfare Coalition in 2002 to promote the health and well-being of birds everywhere. We hope you get to spend some time today admiring our feathered friends—even the common birds that are often overlooked. 💚 Happy birding and Happy New Year, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

🌿 New arrivals! 🌿 These beautiful RGV specialty bird bracelets from Embrace Our Souls celebrate some of our most beloved birds 🐦 Each bracelet features a thoughtful design and a special message connected to that bird. These are only in our stores—nowhere else! A perfect mix of beauty and meaning. ✨ Happy birding and Happy New Year, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

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What was your first bird species of the year? One of our staff members saw a Great-Tailed Grackle - what does that say about her year to come? 😅 We're celebrating 45 years of WBU with a promotion - $10 off $60! This promotion is valid online with the code: 10OFF60. Happy birding and Happy New Year, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

The new year is a great time to pick up new hobbies like birding! Join us this Saturday, January 3 from 8:30-9:30 for a guided bird walk in the park - we have binoculars available to borrow if needed. We'll search for Green Jays, Buff-bellied Hummingbirds, and more of the birds that make the RGV such a special place for birdwatching.

Happy New Year! 🎉 May 2026 bring you joy, happiness, and plenty of BEAUTIFUL BIRDS to brighten your backyard. Cheers to new beginnings and more birding adventures! 🐦✨ 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

Another year of feeding birds, growing community, and loving nature. Thank you! 🦜✨🌱 Happy birding (and Happy New Year), from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚 🐦 Special thanks to our partners: Wild Birds Unlimited Estero Llano Grande State Park Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center Texas Master Naturalist Program Valley Nature Center KRGV Heep's Nursery Frontera Audubon Gladys Porter Zoo South Texas Border Chapter Texas Master Naturalist National Butterfly Center American Forests Girl Scouts of Greater South TexasNative Plant Project Nature Ninja Birding Tours Utrgv Chaps ✨Here's to 2026!!!✨ #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Sorry, it's inventory time, so we'll be closed today. We'll re-open on January 2nd. See you in the new year! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Starting the new year like 💃🕺 Our rangers are warming up for First Day Hikes and a year full of fresh starts, open trails, and outdoor memories. New year. Same love for the outdoors. 💚 ⚠️ Strobe Warning: This video contains flashing lights.

The Rio Grande Valley is SOOO lucky to have the Texas State Parks team caring for the land and wildlife that make our home so special! 💚🌿 THANK YOU!!!

Better late than never, right? 😊 On Saturday, December 13th, we had such an amazing day! We kicked things off with a bird walk Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges where we spotted some fantastic birds, including verdins and a merlin. 🦅 Later that day, Dr. Andrea Contina visited the store and gave an absolutely fascinating talk about his migratory bird research! It’s amazing to see how technology is helping us understand more about these incredible creatures. 🌎✨ Fast forward to the following Saturday, and we had the privilege of hosting Andrew Orgill and Tess Kelly from the Amos Rehabilitation Keep - ARK at UT Marine Science Institute and University of Texas Marine Science Institute. They shared their incredible work reducing window strikes on campus with Feather Friendly Bird Collision Deterrent Markers and gave us great tips on making our homes and businesses more bird-friendly. 🏡💚 Huge thanks to all the amazing speakers, bird guides, and our wonderful WBU community members for making these Saturdays so special! You all make every weekend unforgettable. 🌿🦉 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Meet your New Year's Eve Bird Guide, Isidro Montemayor🐦 Isidro Montemayor Jr is a Valley native from La Paloma, TX who has enjoyed nature his entire life. Throughout his adult career Isidro has been a Park Ranger and Educator in Texas, Louisiana, Oregon, and Alaska teaching students about the area's native flora and fauna. His interest in birds steadily grew from his travels, and now Isidro spends his time birding throughout the Rio Grande Valley.🌲✨ Join Isidro New Years Eve for a morning of birding, in search of RGV Specialty birds such as Green Jay and Great Kiskadee with hopes of seeing winter travelers such as owls, sparrows and even rare birds from Mexico! #birding #southtexasecology #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan #newyearseve This program is FREE with General Park Admission.

Who couldn't use MORE CARDINALS in their life? Attract more to your yard with our exclusive Cardinal Confetti line! It's specially formulated with 8 of cardinals’ favorite ingredients to attract them and keep them vibrant and healthy. The easiest and longest-lasting way to deliver Cardinal Confetti is in seed-cylinder form, and now through Dec. 31st, you'll get one of these seed cylinders (a $13.99 value) with a $75 purchase, while supplies last.* Lots of other Valley birds love Cardinal Confetti, too! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 * Valid Dec. 26–31 while supplies last, in-store or online at WBU McAllen. 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

Spend the last day of 2025 birding at Quinta Mazatlán on a guided bird tour!✨🌲 Winter welcomes an amazing variety of Valley Specialty birds, like the Green Jay, Great Kiskadee, and Plain Chachalaca to name a few. The season also welcomes birds that spend their winter down in South Texas! Ducks, sparrows, owls, even rare birds from Mexico can be seen in the RGV during winter. 🐦❄ #birding #newyearseve #southtexas #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen This program is FREE with general park admission.

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With its waterproof casing, the ZEISS Terra ED Binocular satisfies the high standards of nature lovers. Compact, lightweight, and easy to fit into any bag, the ZEISS Terra ED is the perfect birding companion. Shop now at Wild Birds Unlimited for $100 Holiday savings Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #ShopLocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #birdwatching #ZEISSBirding

Now thru 12/31/25, Spend $75; get a Cardinal Confetti® Seed Cylinder FREE* 🎉🐦 Shop Now at mywbu.com/mcallen 🛍️, and use Promo Code: CARDINAL Whether your yard is covered with a beautiful blanket of snow ❄️ or it's just a drab winter's day 🌥️, a visit from a Northern Cardinal always brightens the mood ❤️. Offer our exclusive Cardinal Confetti Blend—formulated to attract cardinals, Pyrrhuloxia and a variety of other birds. It's loaded with high-fat seeds, Bark Butter® Bits, dried mealworms and peanuts 🥜. 🛒 Shop now at mywbu.com/mcallen for foods and feeders from our Cardinal Collection and get the party started! 🎈🎶 Featured Bird: Northern Cardinal WBU Food: Cardinal Confetti Blend and Cardinal Confetti Seed Cylinder WBU Feeder: Cardinal Confetti Tube Feeder

Winter gently reminds us, now is a time for rest, reflection and release before welcoming new light and abundance.❄️ Today, take it slow, whether you're spending time with your flock , on a walk outdoors, or singing in the spirit of the season.🎶🐦 Like Chachalacas in the forest may you find the joy of togetherness. 🌲✨ Park Hours: Thursday 12.25- CLOSED Friday 12.26 - 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 12.27 - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Merry Christmas! Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy and love! 🎄💖 Don't forget to spread a little bird seed on your doorstep today for good luck in the new year (a Scandinavian tradition)!🍀 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Don't stress - we have more stocking stuffer ideas! 🧦🎁 Our nature-themed jewelry and trinket boxes are truly special. 🦋🦜 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Today we're featuring more ideal stocking stuffers! 🧦🎄 Bring the gift of connection with a rehabilitated wild animal with Fahlo plushes and bracelets. 🐨 🐳 🦈 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 🩵 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

May your day be filled with time outdoors, warm moments with family, and winter's quiet beauty. 🌲✨ Happy Holidays from all of us here at Quinta Mazatlán! Park Hours: Tuesday 12.23 - 8:00am - 2:00pm Wednesday 12.24 - CLOSED Thursday 12.25- CLOSED

Don't know what to get? Two words: GIFT CARD. There's still time! 🕕We'll be open until 6 p.m. this Christmas Eve for your last-minute needs! 🕕 Gift cards don't have to be impersonal! A WBU McAllen gift card is: 🎄 THOUGHTFUL We're all about helping people reconnect with the joy of our natural world, and our friendly staff is happy to help people pick out the perfect thing. We also carry only QUALITY bird feeding products and nature-themed gifts! 🎄 A LOCAL TOUCH We're a small, locally owned business that gives back to the Valley. We even carry some local-produced items and are always on the lookout to add more! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #uniquechristmasgifts

We've got the the perfect stocking stuffers for bird lovers! 🧦🐦✨ Little gifts that bring big smiles! 🎁 😁 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Now is the time to take advantage of $100 savings from ZEISS on all Terra ED binoculars! Shop now at Wild Birds Unlimited to learn more! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #ShopLocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #birdwatching #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #ZEISSBirding

Yesterday was 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. The first day of winter, or the winter solstice, has the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year, making it the “shortest day.” As plant and insect food sources get harder to find in winter, 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 And if you're still shopping, 🎁🎄 thru 12/24/25, you can 🚩SAVE 20%🚩 on regularly priced item!* Promo Code: ENJOY20 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, gift cards, optics, DSC memberships, sale items, smart devices or their accessories, and Purple Martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #uniquechristmasgifts

The savings continue! 🛍️🎄 We’re now offering 30% off select items! It’s a win-win — you score an amazing deal, and we make room for exciting new items coming in the new year ✨ 📝 Don't forget! Through 12/24/25, enjoy 🚩 20% OFF 🚩 one regularly priced item!* 💻 Promo Code: ENJOY20 We hope to see you in the store soon! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, optics, DSC memberships, sale items, smart devices or their accessories, and Purple Martin systems.

🌲🎁 Bird-mas Day Twelve 🎁🌲 It’s the last day of Bird-mas! 🎄🐦 We hope you’ve loved this series as much as we did. Next up: stocking stuffer ideas you won’t want to miss! And don’t forget to keep your eyes and ears open for the RGV’s local bird superstars all around you. ✨ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff has got you covered! 🎄🎁 Stop in for THOUGHTFUL GIFTS that will help your loved ones reconnect with nature and unwind. 🌿 Nature inspired jewelry 🌿 Beautiful books on the Rio Grande Valley's amazing natural world 🌿 Resonant wind chimes 🌿 Gorgeous bird baths and other charming garden decór 🌿 Everything they need to create a relaxing backyard birding haven Here's a sneak peek of just some of our great gifts: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas And thru 12/24/25, you can take 🚩20% OFF🚩 one regularly priced item!* Promo Code: ENJOY20 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, gift cards, optics, DSC memberships, sale items, smart devices or their accessories, and Purple Martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #uniquechristmasgifts

Another beautiful morning ahead for birding!🐦✨ We'll be looking for our Valley Specialty birds, like the Plain Chachalaca and Clay-colored Thrush. And hope to see a rare Mexican visitor the Crimson-collared Grosbeak who has been seen at Quinta Mazatlán for the last week! Invite a friend and hit the trails with us, beginning at 8:30am, FREE with general park admission. #rgvbirding #winterbirding #southtexasecology #quintamazataln

La Tiendita Gift Store at Quinta Mazatlan is your one stop shop for colorful nature inspired t-shirts. We are open Tuesday through Saturday, so stop by and browse our many gift selections for family and friends.

The days are shorter and the nights are longer but the forest is still alive with movement and color. Join us tomorrow for our weekly "Walk With A Naturalist" program from 9 AM - 10 AM. We will be trying to catch a glimpse of the rare Crimson-collared Grosbeak as well as our other resident birds. Free with park admission.

The days are shorter and the nights are longer but the forest is still alive with movement and color. Join us tomorrow for our weekly "Walk With A Naturalist" program from 9 AM - 10 AM. We will be trying to catch a glimpse of the rare Crimson-collared Grosbeak as well as our other resident birds. Free with park admission.

Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary.🐦✨ Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics. #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #STEM #southtexasecology #FindYourPark

Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary.🐦✨ Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics. #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #STEM #southtexasecology #FindYourPark

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DID YOU KNOW? - Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary. Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics.🐦✨##mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark

DID YOU KNOW? - Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary. Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics.🐦✨##mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark

Welcome back, Crimson-collared Grosbeak! This is the second time this year that this rare species has shown up in the park - the first was back in February. These birds are mostly found in northeastern Mexico, from around Monterrey south to Veracruz, but will occasionally wander into the Rio Grande Valley. When they do show up in the RGV, they really love eating the berries of the Potato Tree (Solanum erianthum), which we have in abundance over by the Discovery Center. Listening for their high-pitched whistle is often the best way to find them!

Welcome back, Crimson-collared Grosbeak! This is the second time this year that this rare species has shown up in the park - the first was back in February. These birds are mostly found in northeastern Mexico, from around Monterrey south to Veracruz, but will occasionally wander into the Rio Grande Valley. When they do show up in the RGV, they really love eating the berries of the Potato Tree (Solanum erianthum), which we have in abundance over by the Discovery Center. Listening for their high-pitched whistle is often the best way to find them!

The Nature Series presentation on Specialty Birds of the Rio Grande Valley takes place on Saturday, December 13 at 1:00PM in the Main Library Auditorium. This session offers an engaging look at the region’s unique bird species and provides an enjoyable learning experience for bird enthusiasts at any level.