Silver Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Silver Lake ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in prince william county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Quantico, Silver Lake hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 prince william county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Argia sedula
Blue-ringed Dancer
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Libellula cyanea
Spangled Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Celithemis fasciata
Banded Pennant
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Alnus serrulata
Brook-Side Alder
Phoradendron leucarpum
eastern mistletoe
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Enallagma basidens
Double-striped Bluet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Prince William County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Silver Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Silver Lakewithin Prince William County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.