Lake Barton

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Barton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairfax County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 27 Fairfax County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 27 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfax County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Athyrium asplenioides

Southern Lady Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfax County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Burke Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodglen Lake

Importance: 0.35

46 species

+117% vs. current

Lake Accotink

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+133% vs. current

Lake Mercer

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+178% vs. current

Lake Fairfax

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Pohick Bay

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfax County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Burke Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodglen Lake

Importance: 0.35

46 species

+117% vs. current

Lake Accotink

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+133% vs. current

Lake Mercer

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+178% vs. current

Lake Fairfax

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Pohick Bay

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 27 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfax County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Athyrium asplenioides

Southern Lady Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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