Lake Accotink

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Accotink ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairfax County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fairfax County nearby has 57% more documented species, Lake Accotink offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 27 Fairfax County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 27 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfax County

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare1 obs.

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Common House Spider

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfax County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-57% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-57% vs. current

Burke Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-57% vs. current

Woodglen Lake

Importance: 0.35

46 species

-7% vs. current

Lake Mercer

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+19% vs. current

Lake Fairfax

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+34% vs. current

Pohick Bay

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+43% vs. current

Meadow Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+59% 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

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfax County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-57% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-57% vs. current

Burke Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-57% vs. current

Woodglen Lake

Importance: 0.35

46 species

-7% vs. current

Lake Mercer

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+19% vs. current

Lake Fairfax

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+34% vs. current

Pohick Bay

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+43% vs. current

Meadow Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+59% 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 Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 27 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfax County

-57% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare1 obs.

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Common House Spider

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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