Lake Royal
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Royal ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in fairfax county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fairfax County nearby has 50% more documented species, Lake Royal offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 27 fairfax county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.
Pseudemys rubriventris
Eastern Redbelly Turtle
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Metcalfa pruinosa
Citrus Flatid Planthopper
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Fairfax County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Royal. 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 Lake Royalwithin Fairfax County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.