Tim Driskell’s Adventures

Animals

Wild creatures, beloved companions, and the wetlands, forests, ponds, and backyards where our paths crossed.

Animals Along the Way

Animals have always been part of my adventures. Some were wild encounters in ponds, wetlands, and forests. Others were dogs and cats who became part of everyday life. These photographs are a small collection of those encounters and memories.

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A beaver lodge or bank entrance tucked into wetland vegetation.

A quiet beaver sighting—one of nature’s most remarkable wetland engineers.

Buddy the cat, keeping a close eye on everything around him.

A frog blending almost perfectly into the shoreline at Wallace Pond.

Another close look at one of Wallace Pond’s small amphibian residents.

A wild snake stretched out in its natural habitat.

A closer view of the snake’s markings and alert posture.

The snake moving carefully through leaves and ground cover.

One more look at the snake before it disappears back into the landscape.

A tightly coiled snake photographed at close range.

A detailed view of the snake’s beautiful scales and pattern.

Spaz pausing long enough for a portrait.

Spaz looking curious and completely at home.

Spaz claiming the picnic table as the best seat in the yard.

Spaz watching the Celtics—or at least pretending to follow the game.

A spotted salamander, one of the most beautiful animals of spring woodland pools.

The bold yellow spots of a salamander against the dark forest floor.

Tim and Buddy sharing one of those ordinary moments that becomes a favorite memory.

A wetland scene showing why so many animals depend on protected habitat.