Lake Royal

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Royal ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairfax County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fairfax County nearby has 50% more documented species, Lake Royal offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 27 Fairfax County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 27 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfax County

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Very Common15 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfax County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-50% vs. current

Burke Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Woodglen Lake

Importance: 0.35

46 species

+9% vs. current

Lake Accotink

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+16% vs. current

Lake Mercer

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+39% vs. current

Lake Fairfax

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+56% vs. current

Pohick Bay

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+67% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Fairfax County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfax County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-50% vs. current

Burke Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Woodglen Lake

Importance: 0.35

46 species

+9% vs. current

Lake Accotink

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+16% vs. current

Lake Mercer

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+39% vs. current

Lake Fairfax

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+56% vs. current

Pohick Bay

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+67% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 27 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfax County

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Very Common15 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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