Woodglen Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Woodglen Lake ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in fairfax county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fairfax County nearby has 54% more documented species, Woodglen Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 27 fairfax county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Triodanis perfoliata
round-leaved triodanis
Butorides virescens
green heron
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Trepobates subnitidus
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Charidotella purpurata
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 46 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Woodglen Lake. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Woodglen Lake. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Fairfax County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Woodglen 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 Woodglen Lakewithin Fairfax County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.