The Backyard Naturalist is the area's largest and oldest independent supplier of wild bird products and gifts for nature lovers of all ages! Proudly serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over twenty-two years.
2 – 4 – 6 – 8, Who Do We Appreciate? Teachers!
School's almost out! What a year!!!
The Backyard Naturalist can help you find the perfect Thank You gift for your teacher.
Here's a great place to start:
And there’s more!
- Alice’s Cottage Kitchen Linens
- Nepal Angel Bracelets
- Terra Cotta Wild Bird Feeder
- Dazzling Jewels
- Leaf Bowls by Petrified Forest
- Pottery Earring Holders
- Swarovski Crystal Sun Catchers
- Clocks, Night Lights & Magnets
- Pay It Forward Bracelets
- Semi-Precious Stone Bangles
- Haitian Metal Folk Art
- Yardbird’s Junkyard Dogs & Cats
Featured Products
We are Maryland's first and only store to be awarded Droll Yankees' Five Feather Platinum Premier dealer status.
We have it all, including:
The Backyard Blog
- A Salute to Moms of All Species
Mom. She's loved you since you were an egg. She hatched you and taught you how to fly. As Mothers Day approaches and nesting season is in ... Read More - It’s Hummingbird Time!!!
It's April 15th!!! Hummingbird season is HERE!!! Just the perfect antidote for the pain of Tax Day! As April 15th is predicted to be the arrival of the ... Read More - Washington Post Visits the BYN During Squirrel Week
It's Squirrel Week at The Washington Post and The Backyard Naturalist is thrilled to be part of it! Columnist John Kelly stopped by The Backyard Naturalist to ... Read More
Best Gift Shop
Voted 'Best Gift Shop' Montgomery County, MD by The Gazette readers.
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The Backyard Naturalist
17910 Georgia Avenue
Olney MD 20832
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Contact Us:
(301) 924-0025
Email us at thebyn@gmail.com
but phone calls still work best!
Hours:
Mon-Sat 10-6 | Sun 12-5
Convenient free parking directly behind the store.
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