Woodglen Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Woodglen Lake ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairfax County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fairfax County nearby has 54% more documented species, Woodglen Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 27 Fairfax County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 27 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfax County

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Very Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Trepobates subnitidus

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella purpurata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfax County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-54% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-54% vs. current

Burke Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-54% vs. current

Lake Accotink

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+7% vs. current

Lake Mercer

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+28% vs. current

Lake Fairfax

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+44% vs. current

Pohick Bay

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+53% vs. current

Meadow Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+70% 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

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfax County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-54% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-54% vs. current

Burke Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-54% vs. current

Lake Accotink

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+7% vs. current

Lake Mercer

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+28% vs. current

Lake Fairfax

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+44% vs. current

Pohick Bay

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+53% vs. current

Meadow Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+70% 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 27 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfax County

-54% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Very Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Trepobates subnitidus

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella purpurata

Rare1 obs.

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