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Locations in Albemarle County, Virginia

Species in Albemarle County

Common Species in Albemarle County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common86 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common86 obs.
Baeolophus bicolor

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common63 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common58 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common57 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common56 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common48 obs.
Thryothorus ludovicianus

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common48 obs.
Dryobates pubescens

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional48 obs.
Sitta carolinensis

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional46 obs.
Poecile carolinensis

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional46 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional42 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional41 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare37 obs.
Sayornis phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare34 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Albemarle County

Explore 32 documented locations in Albemarle County, Virginia. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)

Charlottesville

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Albemarle County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

South Fork Rivanna Reservoir

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)

Chris Greene Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 81 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

81
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (6 locations)

Walnut Creek

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

Totier Creek Reservoir

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Lake Albemarle

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Crozet Park Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Beaver Creek Resevoir

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Mint Springs Upper Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (22 locations)

Alumni Lake

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Birdwood Lake

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Clover Lake

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Edgehill Farm Pond Number Two

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Edgeworth Farms Lake

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Grahams Pond

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Greens Pond

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Huckles Pond

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Lake Reynovia

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Mint Springs Lower Lake

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Mint Springs Middle Lake

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Whites Pond

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Allens Pond

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Camp Faith Lake

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Craig Pond

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Hurts Lake

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Laughlins Lake

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Morris Pond

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Murrays Pond

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Sugar Hollow Reservoir

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Youel Lake

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Toiter Creek

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About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Albemarle County's natural heritage.

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