Huntsman Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Huntsman Lake ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in fairfax county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fairfax County nearby has 81% more documented species, Huntsman Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 27 fairfax county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Vespa crabro
hornet
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Dorosoma cepedianum
Eastern Gizzard Shad
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Sceliphron caementarium
Mud Dauber
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Nuphar advena
Spatterdock
Vernonia noveboracensis
Ocyptamus fuscipennis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Fairfax County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Huntsman Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Huntsman Lakewithin Fairfax County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.