Meadow Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Meadow Pond ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairfax County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fairfax County nearby has 73% more documented species, Meadow Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 27 Fairfax County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 27 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfax County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus effusus

soft rush

Occasional1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Occasional1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Rare1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfax County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-73% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-73% vs. current

Burke Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-73% vs. current

Woodglen Lake

Importance: 0.35

46 species

-41% vs. current

Lake Accotink

Importance: 0.35

43 species

-37% vs. current

Lake Mercer

Importance: 0.35

36 species

-25% vs. current

Lake Fairfax

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-16% vs. current

Pohick Bay

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-10% 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

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfax County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-73% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-73% vs. current

Burke Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-73% vs. current

Woodglen Lake

Importance: 0.35

46 species

-41% vs. current

Lake Accotink

Importance: 0.35

43 species

-37% vs. current

Lake Mercer

Importance: 0.35

36 species

-25% vs. current

Lake Fairfax

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-16% vs. current

Pohick Bay

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-10% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 27 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfax County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus effusus

soft rush

Occasional1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Occasional1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Rare1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Rare1 obs.

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