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IMAS

Thu Mar 12, 2:44 PM

Take flight into art at IMAS with our newest exhibition, Aviary, on view March 21 through June 21, 2026. Featuring the work of 60 master artists from around the world, Aviary explores the beauty, symbolism, and inspiration of birds through an incredible range of materials including thread, paper, and fabric. Each piece transforms everyday materials into striking works of art that celebrate the birds that bring life to our landscapes and joy to our lives. Be among the first to experience the exhibition at the Opening Reception on Friday, March 20 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This special after-hours event is free for IMAS Members with pre-registration encouraged. Members may bring one guest per membership. Additional guests and the general public may attend for a $10 admission fee. Celebrate creativity, community, and the beauty of birds with us. Register today to secure your spot. This exhibition was created by Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. saqaart

Wild Birds Unlimited

Wed Mar 4, 5:25 PM

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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

Romano's Macaroni Grill- McAllen

Tue Mar 3, 9:51 AM

"Early Bird Special" Buy One Entrée Get One 50% Off Monday thru Friday 3-6PM. 50% Off entrée must be of equal or lesser value and can not be combined with other offers or discounts. Does not include beverage, tax or gratuity. No shared plates; not valid on holidays. Dine-in only. Offer applies to dinner menu only; expires March 31, 2026. #MacaroniGrillMcAllen #Pasta #Italian #earlybird #BOGO #earlybirdspecial #RGVeats #mcallenconventioncenter #EarlyBirdDining

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

Mon Mar 2, 12:47 PM

Let's save the song birds by reducing the use of plastics! ♻️ One way you can do this is by using our eco-friendly products. EcoTough® feeders and houses are environmentally friendly, high quality and won't rot, crack, fade or warp like wood can. EcoClean® products feature a patented protection technology that won’t wash or wear away. Visit your local store or shop online today: http://mywbu.com/mcallen" target="_blank">mywbu.com/mcallen Featured Bird: Mountain Chickadee Featured Feeder: EcoTough® Classic Too Feeder (Green)

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

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Feb 28, 6:00 PM

Spring is right around the corner🌼 and we're excited to invite children ages 9-13 to Quinta Mazatlán's Junior Naturalist Camp! This three-day, half day experience, beginning March 18, is designed to introduce youth to the natural wonders of Quinta Mazatlán and the Lower Rio Grande Valley. ✨Enroll your child at: events.ticketleap.com ✨ 🌳Day 1 - Explore history, habitats and hidden corners like a naturalist 🐦Day 2 - Discover unique ecological regions, native plants, birds, insects, and wildlife connections. 🔍Day 3 - Engage in the world of citizen science ! The camp concludes with a celebration and an introduction to the Quinta Mazatlán Junior Naturalist Initiative—a self-paced program that encourages youth to continue learning through educational programs, special events, and volunteer opportunities at Quinta. #springbreak #juniornaturalist #southtexasecology #naturebasededucation #learningoutdoors

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Feb 28, 10:05 AM

Have you ever met charismatic Coral Vine? 👋This rapidly climbing perennial, native to Mexico and Central America was introduced to the RGV around the Gilded Age, and is known well by bees, small songbirds and local ecologists prioritizing habitat restoration! 🌳✨While beautiful, Coral Vine tends to blanket over the canopy of trees and other plant life, displacing native vegetation--This STEM Stops, explore the species native to the Rio Grande Valley, those introduced and what you can do to help support habitat. #invasivespeciesawarenessweek #STEM #plantnative #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

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

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue Feb 24, 6:05 PM

Coastal birds in Texas face mounting threats from all sides, including habitat loss, human disturbance, increased predators, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. 🌎😥 Join Avian Conservation Biologist with the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program Justin LeClaire, this Thursday, February 26th for insight into the conservation work being done across key sites such as the Laguna Madre, Boca Chica, La Sal del Rey, and other critical coastal habitats, as well as the actions that can help protect these vulnerable species.🌳 #southtexasecology #coastalbirdconservation #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents

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