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There are alot of clams (AKA river mussels) in the lakes and rivers around Lakeville Corner. The shallow silt lake bottoms seem to provide the perfect home for them. They are so plentiful and well fed that they can grow to 6 inches or more. The clams are a favourite food for the local racoons who will return night after night to the same spot to feed on them. Racoons aren't really good at cleaning up after their meal as you can see in the photo. Somewhere in that pile will be a rock or two, just the right size that the racoon uses to help open stubborn clams.

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