Fred Archibald Sanctuary

“I have always been fascinated by birds, especially their songs. When you listen closely, you can hear the voice of the earth.”

- Nina Simone

The Fred Archibald Audubon Sanctuary is in New Market and was bequeathed to the Audubon Society of Central Maryland (ASCM) from the estate of Fred Archibald in 2002. The 140-acre sanctuary is comprised of meadows, streams, and mature woodlands. We maintain the sanctuary for the benefit of birds, wildlife, and the education and enjoyment of guests.

Throughout the sanctuary, we use a variety of wildlife management best practices to preserve its biodiversity and conserve specific types of habitats, while other areas are left to natural succession processes. We also maintain trails to provide guests an accessible experience. Please stay on the trails for guest’s and wildlife’s safety.

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Sanctuary Rules for Guests:

  • Stay on the trails

  • No pets, hunting, or littering

  • No collecting or foraging of any kind

  • No bikes, ATVs or vehicles of any kind

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Sanctuary Fast Facts

  • 6011 Boyers Mill Road, New Market, Maryland

  • Open to the public and free of charge

  • Trail Map

  • Calendar of naturalist-led walks

Northern flicker by Joe Schuller (Fred Archibald)

Bird Notes

  • eBird Hotspot: 146 species

  • Spring migrants: Various Warblers, Vireos, Scarlet Tanager, Orchard & Baltimore Orioles.

  • Summer breeding birds: Barred & Great Horned Owls, Pileated & Red-headed Woodpeckers, Purple Martin, Field Sparrow, Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow, Common Yellowthroat, Orchard Oriole, Wood Thrush.

  • Fall migrants: Various raptors, Lincoln Sparrow, Fox Sparrow, Purple Finch.

  • Overwintering birds: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow.

Louisiana waterthrush by Brian Smith (Fred Archibald)

Red headed woodpecker by Brian Shoemaker (Fred Archibald)