Burke Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Burke Lake ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 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 #1 for species diversity among 27 fairfax county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Butorides virescens
green heron
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Fairfax County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Burke Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Burke Lakewithin Fairfax County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.