The creature from the black lagoon

[serenissima]

So, on Monday during my lunch break, I went for a walk around the pond in the park across the street. On my way around, I came across two or three smushed crayfish. I wondered where they had come from. They were pretty red, so maybe they were cooked and had been intended for a meal? Or had they actually crawled out of the pond?

Three quarters of the way around, I met this fellow strolling nonchalantly across the sidewalk.
 
That settled the question.

It was about five inches long and was headed away from the water. I wonder what made them come out of the pond? I'm guessing it was something to do with all the rain we had on Sunday.

Other things I noticed about the wildlife:
There were two herons, and one of them was standing on the bank of the pond, right next to the sidewalk. I tried to give it plenty of space as I passed by, but nevertheless I came within some 12 feet, and it didn't seem bothered.

Also, I dunno if they're related to the half-breed drake I observed last year, but there are several ducks that look to be of mixed mallard-and-domestic parentage.

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Hee! Neat. :D