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Quinta Mazatlan

Mon Mar 9, 5:30 PM

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Walk with a Naturalist - Wednesday • Forest Tots - Tuesday & Thursday • Rooted Yoga - Wednesday • Ancient Landscapes of South Texas - Thursday • Birding for Beginners - Friday • Tai Chi Practice - Saturday • STEM Stop - Saturday • Stewardship Saturday - Saturday

Wild Birds Unlimited

Tue Mar 3, 10:30 AM

🗓️ SATURDAY & SUNDAY, March 7–8! We've got more FREE NATURE EVENTS for you! PLEASE JOIN US—we learn a lot, have fun, and get to meet our fellow nature enthusiasts! 🤩 SATURDAY 👣👀 Guided Bird Walk at Valley Nature Center | Weslaco, TX | 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Beginners welcome! 🎤 Talk: "Exploring Our Cold-Blooded Neighbors: Native Reptiles of the Rio Grande Valley" | In-Store | 2–3 pm. | Speaker: Franco Salinas of the Valley Nature Center SUNDAY 🎤 Talk: "Ocelots in South Texas: Conservation, Challenges, and Opportunities" | In-Store | 2–3 pm. | Speaker: Dr. Sharon (Shari) Wilcox of Defenders of Wildlife (https://www.facebook.com/groups/DefendersTexas" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/DefendersTexas) And don't miss our promo March 5–16: 🚩20% OFF ONE ITEM!*🚩 (See coupon for exclusions.) 🌐 Details at http://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and http://mcallen.wbu.com/events" target="_blank">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

Quinta Mazatlan

Mon Mar 2, 7:00 PM

Red-Winged Blackbird are beginning to appear in larger numbers, joining our year-round residents in this sweet South Texas Sun. ☀🐦Join us for a morning of birding this March. I wonder what other early-spring migrants are waiting to be seen! #rgvbirding #birdingforbeginners #quintamazatlan #worldbirdingcenter #exploremcallen

Wild Birds Unlimited

Mon Mar 2, 5:29 PM

What a Saturday for the birds. 💚 Author and Texas birding legend David Sarkozi joined us to share the stories behind Birds of Texas — including what didn’t make the guide. It was fascinating, funny, and full of insight. 🦆 Earlier that morning, David and William Farley led a wonderful walk Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, reminding us just how special our Valley birds truly are. 🌿 Thank you to everyone who came out. We’re grateful for this community and the passion you bring to conservation. 🐦 Were you there? Tell us your favorite moment from the walk or the talk below. 👇

Wild Birds Unlimited

Sun Mar 1, 6:51 AM

The first Purple Martin scouts were reported in Edinburg around February 19th — a sure sign that spring is underway in the Rio Grande Valley. Fun fact (according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology): despite the term “scout,” these early arrivals aren’t checking the area for the rest of the flock. They’re actually older martins returning to the same nesting sites they’ve used before. Younger birds making their first trip north typically arrive several weeks later. You can follow local sightings through the Purple Martin Conservation Association Scout Arrival Study: 👉 http://www.purplemartin.org/research/8/scout-arrival-study/" target="_blank">www.purplemartin.org/research/8/scout-arrival-study/ Have you spotted — or heard — them yet? That rich, musical chatter is one of the sweetest sounds of spring in the Valley. 🌿💜 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Wild Birds Unlimited

Sat Feb 28, 6:37 AM

⏰ It's TODAY!! ⏰ Come learn about the role each of us can play in CONSERVING TEXAS' NATURAL WONDERS at our FREE TALK! 🤩🌿 🎤 At 2 p.m., conservation strategist Iliana Peña will be discussing "Lessons from Leopold: Learning from the Land." This collection of works by renowned Texas conservationist Steve Nelle gleans actionable lessons on modern ecology, land ethics, and conservation from concepts pioneered by the father of modern wildlife management, Aldo Leopold (1887–1948). Iliana wrote the introduction to this thought-provoking book and will be sharing her insights! She's a conservation strategies consultant partnering with land trusts and agencies to advance high-impact land protection, and currently chairs Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Conservation Advisory Committee. Plus, Iliana will give us an inside look at WILD THUMB—the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's new app to help Texans grow native plants and create habitats for pollinators!📱 🌐 Details at http://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and http://mcallen.wbu.com/events" target="_blank">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

Wild Birds Unlimited

Fri Feb 27, 9:40 AM

Tune in to the latest episode of the #NatureCentered podcast to hear from the creators of the fantastic "Backyard Birds Revealed" series. Father and son filmmakers Tim and Russell Laman talk about the experience and what they learned. The series is created with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and proudly sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited. 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or on our website: https://mcallen.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu" target="_blank">https://mcallen.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu 🌐 Watch the 5-part video series for FREE on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4c2cIKs" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/4c2cIKs 🗓️ And don't miss our FREE NATURE TALK this Saturday on the role each of us can play in conserving the natural wonders of Texas! 🌐 Details at http://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and http://mcallen.wbu.com/events" target="_blank">mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #NatureCentered #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Wild Birds Unlimited

Thu Feb 26, 7:52 AM

Looking for a fun solo, family, or classroom activity that's both FUN and HELPS BIRDS? Then join Project FeederWatch! It's an annual survey of backyard birds thru April. The project, run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, helps scientists track long-term trends in distribution and abundance of birds. Wild Birds Unlimited is a proud sponsor! It's easy to participate: 1️⃣ Just pick 2 consecutive days a week to record the birds at your feeder, for as long as you have time for. Even counting for just 1 week helps! 🗓️ ✍️ 2️⃣ Report what you see—the FeederWatch app makes it easy! Join at feederwatch.org. Be sure to stop in to our shop for exclusive, nutrient-rich WBU foods that ATTRACT and SUPPORT our amazing RGV birds. Thanks for helping support bird conservation in the Valley! Happy birding! ❤️🐦 Featured Birds: House Finch & White-breasted Nuthatch* Feeder: Suet Cylinder Feeder (Black) **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 #projectfeederwatch

Wild Birds Unlimited

Wed Feb 25, 8:33 PM

We were thrilled to welcome the one and only Jennifer Bristol to the store on Saturday the 14th! She shared stories from her books Parking Lot Birding, Cemetery Birding, and Wild Women for Good in her signature lovely, energetic way. Jennifer signed books, chatted with guests, and reminded us all that birds can be found in the most unexpected places. 🐦✨ Thank you, Jennifer, for spending the day with us! Happy birding from your RGV backyard bird-feeding specialists 🐦✨ #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Quinta Mazatlan

Wed Feb 25, 2:00 PM

This Thursday, we're welcoming Justin LeClaire, an Avian Conservation Biologist with cbbep specializing in managing and monitoring rookery islands in the Laguna Madre for declining colonial nesting water birds!🙌 In addition to his professional work, he serves as the Field Trip Coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival and has dedicated thousands of volunteer hours to wildlife research projects, rescues, and eBird reviewing🐦✅ Join Justin for a presentation detailing the challenges and conservation efforts shaping the future of Texas' costal birds, FREE with general park admission #mcallenevents #coastalbirdconservation #conservationintexas #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Wild Birds Unlimited

Tue Feb 24, 10:35 AM

🗓️ THIS SATURDAY!! 🗓️ You're invited to our FREE NATURE TALK to learn more about the role each of us can play in CONSERVING TEXAS' NATURAL WONDERS! 🤩🌿 🎤 At 2 p.m., conservation strategist Iliana Peña will be discussing "Lessons from Leopold: Learning from the Land." This collection of works by renowned Texas conservationist Steve Nelle gleans actionable lessons on modern ecology, land ethics, and conservation from concepts pioneered by the father of modern wildlife management, Aldo Leopold (1887–1948). Iliana wrote the introduction to this thought-provoking book and will be sharing her insights! Plus, Iliana will give us an inside look at WILD THUMB—the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's new app to help Texans grow native plants and create habitats for pollinators!📱 ABOUT OUR EXPERT SPEAKER Iliana Peña is a conservation strategies consultant partnering with land trusts and agencies to advance high-impact land protection. She currently chairs Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Conservation Advisory Committee. See our website for more! 🌐 Details at http://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and http://mcallen.wbu.com/events" target="_blank">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

Wild Birds Unlimited

Mon Feb 23, 7:49 AM

Y’all are going to get tired of us saying every Saturday is special… but this one was truly one to remember! 🌿✨ WBU staff, along with a few friends, had the privilege of visiting the incredible backyard of the Williams family. They are true powerhouses in the RGV nature conservation and education world, and their passion shows in every corner of their wildlife oasis. We shared meaningful conversations, soaked up inspiration, and contributed our bird sightings to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology! 🐦 Their backyard is proof that with vision and tenacity, you can create something extraordinary right at home. If you’re ready to start building your own wildlife haven, we’re here to help — with advice, feeders, native plants, and more. 💚 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Wild Birds Unlimited

Sun Feb 22, 7:10 AM

Here in the RGV, Golden-fronted Woodpecker are pretty common. You may sometimes spot a Ladder-backed Woodpecker or Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. There have even been rare reports of Red-naped Sapsuckers and Northern Flickers! Did you know woodpeckers are perfectly designed for their tree-drilling lifestyle?🤓 🪶 Their skulls and necks can sustain heavy impacts, allowing them to strike at up to 13–15 miles per hour, over 100 strokes per minute! 🪶 They have tufts of stiff feathers covering their nostrils and a special third eyelid to keep out wood debris. 🪶 Special cells on the end of the bill are constantly replacing worn material to keep the bill strong and resilient, while sharpening it with every blow. 🪶 The barbed tip of a woodpecker's tongue is very sensitive and can both detect and impale insect larvae. 🪶 And have you noticed woodpeckers can eat UPSIDE DOWN? In fact, installing a WBU EcoTough® Upside-Down Suet Feeder is actually a great way to feed these and other clinging birds like titmice, while discouraging birds like starlings that tend to hog feeders. https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-feeders/suet-feeders/ecotough-upside-down-suet-feeder" target="_blank">https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-feeders/suet-feeders/ecotough-upside-down-suet-feeder ✖️2️⃣❗Now thru the 23rd, earn DOUBLE POINTS on this or any purchase, if you're part of our Daily Saving Club! The Bird Bucks you'll earn can be applied to future purchases. Ask us about it! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Wild Birds Unlimited

Sat Feb 21, 7:04 AM

DON'T MISS DOUBLE POINTS DAYS THIS WEEKEND! ✖️2️⃣❗ Thru the 23rd, Daily Savings Club members earn $10 Bird Buck for every $100 spent, instead of for the usual $200. Bird Bucks are good toward a future purchase! So it's a great time to pick up that special something you've had your eye on, stock up on the usual, or join up if you're not a member yet. Remember, you earn Bird Bucks on ANY purchase—not just bird food. 🎤 And if you're free this afternoon, don't miss TX BIRDING LEGEND DAVID SARKOZI at 2 P.M.! 🤩 He's giving us a FREE NATURE TALK in our McAllen store, sharing surprising facts and stories about Texas birds that didn't make it into his excellent field guide, and signing copies of his book," Birds of Texas." 🌐 Details at http://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and http://mcallen.wbu.com/events" target="_blank">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

Wild Birds Unlimited

Fri Feb 20, 9:50 AM

⏰ TOMORROW! ⏰ Please join us at 8:30 a.m. for a BIRD WALK LED BY TX BIRDING LEGEND DAVID SARKOZI!! 👣👀🤩 We'll be meeting at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, one of the Valley's birding hotspots! 🎤 Then meet us back in our McAllen store at 2 p.m. for a NATURE TALK by David! The author of the "Birds of Texas" field guide will be sharing surprising facts and stories about Texas birds that didn't make it into his excellent field guide and signing copies of his book! 📚✍️ 🌐 Details at http://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and http://mcallen.wbu.com/events" target="_blank">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

Wild Birds Unlimited

Wed Feb 18, 3:13 PM

Have you visited Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges lately? 🌿🐦 Two Saturdays ago, we enjoyed a guided walk through the incredible Valley treasure that is Santa Ana— and it was such a special morning. Park Ranger David Vela stopped by to share how the Refuges are being preserved and protected for future generations — a powerful reminder of why these places matter. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We love gathering with this amazing community! Don't miss our NEXT FREE BIRD WALK this Saturday with DAVID SARKOZI, Texas birding legend and author of the "Birds of Texas" field guide, at the lovely Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center! David will also be doing an in-store talk in the afternoon—we can't wait! 🌐 Details at http://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and http://mcallen.wbu.com/events" target="_blank">mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding from your RGV backyard bird-feeding specialists 🐦✨ #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Wild Birds Unlimited

Sun Feb 15, 6:57 AM

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: http://www.birdcount.org" target="_blank">www.birdcount.org http://www.wbu.com/7-simple-actions-to-save-song-birds" target="_blank">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

Wild Birds Unlimited

Sat Feb 14, 7:50 AM

❤️🐦 Happy Valentine’s Day! Love isn't the only thing in the air—there are also hungry birds trying to survive the lean winter months! Show your feathered sweethearts some love by providing fresh seed in your feeders and a safe spot to rest in your backyard. 🌹🌿 Looking for a treat for your beloved bird lover? 🪶 🎁 Check out our gift ideas: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas" target="_blank">https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas 🎤 Bring them to a great nature talk today 2–3 p.m., "Birding in Unexpected Locations," where author and naturalist Jennifer L. Bristol will be telling us about the great birding offered by parking lots, cemeteries, and other surprise hotspots, if you know where to look! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: Western Tanager #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Wild Birds Unlimited

Sat Feb 14, 6:40 AM

⏰ TODAY! ⏰ Don't miss author Jennifer Bristol joining us in-store today for a conversation about discovering birds in unexpected places, like Texas cemeteries and leafy parking lots. @jennifer.bristol.39 She'll be signing books AND leading us on a birding session here in our own parking lot, so don't forget your binoculars! 👀 🐦🐦🐦 👀 We also carry a fantastic selection of binos if you're in the market. https://mcallen.wbu.com/optics" target="_blank">https://mcallen.wbu.com/optics It's going to be a fun afternoon! And we've got lots more coming up, including a talk and guided walk led by David Sarkozi, Texas birding legend and author of the "Birds of Texas" field guide. Mark your calendars! 🗓️ 🌐 Details at http://www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and http://mcallen.wbu.com/events" target="_blank">mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #nativeplantsrgv #parkinglotbirding

Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center

Fri Feb 13, 4:36 PM

Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center updated their cover photo.