Question

I must combine the following sentences in the most effective way. Is my answer correct?

1. Walter loved animals.
2. He especially loved watching them in the forest near his Missouri home.

My answer: Walter loved animals, especially watching them in the forest near his Missouri home.

Answer 1

Yes, your sentence is correct. A better way, though, is:

Walter loved animals, and he especially enjoyed watching them in the forest near his Missouri home.