Lake Frederick
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Frederick ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in frederick county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Winchester, Lake Frederick hosts 18% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 frederick county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Esox lucius
pike
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Grass carp
Ictalurus punctatus
Graceful Catfish
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Lepomis microlophus
Redear
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Gavia stellata
Red-throated Loon
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Clangula hyemalis
long-tailed duck
Cygnus columbianus
whistling swan
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Pseudoinonotus dryadeus
Oak Bracket
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Frederick County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Frederick. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Frederickwithin Frederick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.