https://www.constancemmiller.com/commissioned daily 1.0 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1529516267775-UAY1HEHSYKGPDEP7DLUY/WEBSITEConnie+Miller-39.jpg Collections - AWP1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1531776435087-MMR6GWPYLWTC5S6QR6YM/WEBSITEConnie+Miller-11.jpg Collections - Learning to Pipe Tiny, endangered Piping Plovers are equipped to do everything an adult can do as soon as they emerge from the egg. This includes vocalizing, or piping. Although their voices are faint to our ears, they are well heard by the adults. They scurry about feeding themselves, much to the chagrin of parents, who try their best to protect them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1576781168444-J5X79ZKX05WR73LDOMZ7/Christmas+Magpie-9.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1578232663153-RJ6PTI3ZSED9SV7XH4I6/1Q7A6133-2.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1578233336958-GSFAWL8XOMAC92Y4XTH1/A16I6980.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1578254966194-Z652NMG9KFCFGMQN05VA/A16I7019.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1532293743845-QHPJ2YJLHNLCCLDSID7H/WEBSITEConnie+Miller-24.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1582905025100-8WRCY52GWHLUGIBEQHRL/A16I0527.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1578312610988-OPB7H63ZA41XAXULQRFQ/A16I7355.jpg Collections - "Beautiful Head Dress" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1529520045473-GLSKGB6UADKOA3I8HK93/WEBSITEConnie+Miller-58.jpg Collections - Brilliant Flyby This male Eastern Bluebird was doing several flybys and displaying courting behaviour. Clearly, he and his mate had established a nest box, but the courtship continued. As he glances at his mate, his iridescent feathers gleam in the early morning sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1588898701127-4BXB5HYGPP153AWBFHQ9/A16I2914.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1585699953360-YTN6RUWN68HA3VG96FY3/A16I3586.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1587695229482-CP6ESFBI3X4O7ZQC42T1/A16I4965.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1620930664893-NQ3U0PLA72XVXDM5C3NB/Bittern3.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1529516553020-3KRN8RFFVNGZZH6V0HZU/WEBSITEConnie+Miller-17+2.jpg Collections - Gliding With Perfection This young Great Blue heron had it’s favourite fishing hole. Having caught many a fish here, and viewed by many passers by, it hadn’t developed a real fear of humans at this young age. To sit still, watch it preen feathers, look for and catch fish and other creatures was a special gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1532272620760-PHNH876GPWJUZ2T966Q7/WEBSITEConnie+Miller-28.jpg Collections - Where Elements Meet The magnificent “ Grotto” in Bruce Peninsula National Park is a visitors delight. Formation began approximately 400 million years ago, when the area was covered by a shallow tropical sea. The sea began to dry, magnesium in the water absorbed into the limestone, forming the harder dolomite caprock we see today. The storms of Lake Huron and waters of Georgian Bay continue to sculpt this stunning formation. For obvious reasons, more people visit these sites every year. With increased usage, comes increased responsibility to preserve and maintain delicate ecosystems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1684696900240-GMLBO59TEZSI3B9JYP46/FoxKit1.jpg Collections - "The Wonder of it All" Young fox kits are innately curious and playful. They are a delight to watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1771876879546-N33TED9XG2RGAU6C5MS9/Great%2BGray%2BOwl%2B1.jpg Collections - GREAT HUNTER FROM THE NORTH - GREAT GRAY OWL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1772150196388-8LMTXOSGDKLAXQXH84UD/1Q7A0366.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1584063881636-ZP0JRPCYHN8LRPQVB5UE/1Q7A0272.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1772387145177-FKBSRJGHQ6D6FD4M4W1Z/TrumpeterSwan1.jpg Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1582766483548-V94P21AQ54B0JOCT12HQ/1Q7A4913.jpg Collections “The Sun’s Promise” As the Sun marches northward, it promises to bring longer days and warmer temperatures. Lensbaby Sol 45 https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal daily 0.75 2020-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1533491723612-XW1G9YXOX0WZUEH7ZD31/WEBSITE-4.jpg Journal https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/oiehzrbiiykkhv0z58ngb684m15ioq monthly 0.5 2020-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1585997782742-48O2D0O7YTMXKH9YP82Q/1Q7A6209-2.jpg Journal - "We are here....." “Spring Sunset” https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/y6eywyxwkpu7wdiw5qqnmrn5nmr3ch monthly 0.5 2022-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1585995642514-RF5TLBVMQ6GID1WCPS6E/20160201-0K7A4153.jpg Journal - SPRING GELDING “Bud” https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/t4juj7txe8lmc1d271e61hzal9d8n5 monthly 0.5 2020-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1579702738731-FLNGCX5LB35ADBILQET9/IMG_5224.jpeg Journal - FUO and MYSTERIES https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1578921436443-F1WR0IRQQFAKY4JZ290Z/IMG_5226.jpeg Journal - FUO and MYSTERIES https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1578924043099-51TSQCWPNVUPCVALXL71/A16I3309.jpg Journal - FUO and MYSTERIES https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/93z8101ti23zwo216ty1ad140dohki monthly 0.5 2020-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560252064439-HV0W5KZSKH8K4B8MXDQ0/IMG_4452.jpeg Journal - SUNDAY BY THE POND - Field Notes June 8, 2019 Early morning long shadows…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560253836876-28L4DZMPP3WPHD6OKY2P/IMG_4453.jpeg Journal - SUNDAY BY THE POND - Field Notes June 8, 2019 A comfortable place to watch and wait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560424164648-WYANS8E1DY0JXP8TJOFT/48050012336_7ba1413a27_o.jpeg Journal - SUNDAY BY THE POND - Field Notes June 8, 2019 Far in the distance I’m delighted to see K09 quietly preening his beautiful feathers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560424204901-F3G237HG2IBH37M97RFH/48031446123_315aba3742_o.jpeg Journal - SUNDAY BY THE POND - Field Notes June 8, 2019 This lovely coyote strolled through, completely unaware of my presence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560424392927-1O9AQUDVLAFIDYIN91C7/48050093452_139da3b809_o.jpeg Journal - SUNDAY BY THE POND - Field Notes June 8, 2019 Aerial Fisherman. I was delighted to watch this Kingfisher hover over the pond, expertly dive to catch a fish then fly to a dead tree to consume it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560424288242-VJ4WVRNXXUQZU0Z6OUT2/Expert+Ariel+Fisherman Journal - SUNDAY BY THE POND - Field Notes June 8, 2019 Tasty Morsel… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560424417244-T1DW5W2Z01IKM3UD0TK4/48050094522_6419e9b6c2_o.jpeg Journal - SUNDAY BY THE POND - Field Notes June 8, 2019 War of the “Kings” There is always some sort of negotiation or protection of young and territory going on in the natural world especially in Spring. This Eastern Kingbird likely had young in it’s nest, and was rightfully protective and aggressive towards the Kingfisher who is known to take young birds as well as small fish and amphibians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560253955555-YJ70I6RX3P9FWX41JB5M/IMG_4456.jpeg Journal - SUNDAY BY THE POND - Field Notes June 8, 2019 And then they appear…….my long wait is over. The first view of the Trumpeter family. Breathtaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560424327308-MI7H391W172CRHXOROTR/48031165276_7905373686_o.jpeg Journal - SUNDAY BY THE POND - Field Notes June 8, 2019 A Tender Moment Cygnet of K09 and 038 watches it’s father. The cygnets are able to feed themselves as soon as they are born. The parents do scratch the pond bottom and loosen plant material helping their young feed successfully. https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/a-photographers-conundrum monthly 0.5 2019-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1566390812622-XTM27Y4IGPJK4A9SQEX0/48591818367_4a2fdc5564_o.jpeg Journal - A PHOTOGRAPHERS CONUNDRUM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1566390742957-SBP6EOIUJ9TJNQ874K2Q/48591821177_a63d9f8477_o.jpeg Journal - A PHOTOGRAPHERS CONUNDRUM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1566390777946-FCO6RTCPSC414XWNAHE9/48591670666_8088234fbe_o.jpeg Journal - A PHOTOGRAPHERS CONUNDRUM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1566265679782-DLYKCI0K89G0QCQOH15A/48580464391_ac20531e1b_o.jpeg Journal - A PHOTOGRAPHERS CONUNDRUM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1566265864365-4XXDR46I1UM4XRZ96D47/48580548107_14f9577e11_o.jpeg Journal - A PHOTOGRAPHERS CONUNDRUM https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/l3fw8zsir3d2jt0dn4am2lt61y5yxi monthly 0.5 2020-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1559058299385-Y2M03QAOBO4GFANHNO4F/IMG_4384.jpeg Journal - HIDDEN TREASURES - Field Notes June 19, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1559058359154-PSGSXMURU1XSJPMBSTWU/IMG_4386.jpeg Journal - HIDDEN TREASURES - Field Notes June 19, 2019 Getting Closer…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1559058438443-K6NG9I4UCKV01YZCSAVF/IMG_4387.jpeg Journal - HIDDEN TREASURES - Field Notes June 19, 2019 I found this nest on May 26 with only one egg in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1559058536992-G2YYAFR08B9DQ0VU0Q9L/IMG_4383.jpeg Journal - HIDDEN TREASURES - Field Notes June 19, 2019 On May 28 there were two eggs in this nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560351661696-503YF1FW4QCKJQAX6JI5/IMG_4418.jpeg Journal - HIDDEN TREASURES - Field Notes June 19, 2019 On May 31, there were four beautiful eggs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560351481911-GRUTNQB7ATOJBG6YR8BD/47993913801_bbeac7841a_o.jpeg Journal - HIDDEN TREASURES - Field Notes June 19, 2019 Mother Woodcock has begun incubating her eggs. She will sit here for between nineteen to twenty two days, keeping the eggs warm and dry or moist and cool, depending on the weather. She will turn them periodically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560351513442-36NYG4X99V79XG5GA0N3/48049763387_455f781ebb_o.jpeg Journal - HIDDEN TREASURES - Field Notes June 19, 2019 Perilously close……These two young Woodcock chicks were following their mother across a busy highway. Mother was doing the comical bobbing strut that Woodcocks do, leading these little ones straight into oncoming traffic. I stopped the car, mother flushed as I approached. I stood between these little ones and the road until the traffic passed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560351545838-8RB703Z4AS1HIUSGD2YL/48049764407_8e3f53bc89_o.jpeg Journal - HIDDEN TREASURES - Field Notes June 19, 2019 Holding Tight……Woodcocks characteristically “hold” when threatened. It’s their default defence mechanism. These little ones hunkered down on the shoulder of the road initially, and once danger had passed, I shooed them off into the ditch. I know their mother will return to find them. Back to the nest we are watching……..On June 19. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1560948056273-5UEMJWH8RJSQPGAB0D77/IMG_4504.jpeg Journal - HIDDEN TREASURES - Field Notes June 19, 2019 It’s over…… June 19. https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/7miz3ucm1u4qdf9oyhwa8mxh3t380d monthly 0.5 2019-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1558880864264-H66ARQXZFV6BIE3QZZ7C/IMG_4344.jpeg Journal - RED FOX KITS - Field Notes May 26, 2019 The main entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1558880961413-KUJZ6QO9IJTXPGOVP64O/IMG_4345.jpeg Journal - RED FOX KITS - Field Notes May 26, 2019 A lovely place to dig your home. Well drained, sheltered and surrounded by Trilliums, Warblers and Ruffed Grouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1558881122168-7680BPQLH8WEWJYOBKRQ/IMG_4346.jpeg Journal - RED FOX KITS - Field Notes May 26, 2019 Another back door… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1558782445391-4W1JYBV9PQWAXY8ZQR6Z/IMG_4362.jpeg Journal - RED FOX KITS - Field Notes May 26, 2019 The Setup. I have placed a blind quite a distance from the den. Initially, I didn’t return to the blind for several days to give the foxes time to get used to its presence. The blind is cosy, protective from wind and provides welcome relief from blacklfies. The camera is mounted on a tripod, ready to go when the kits appear. The shutter is set to “silent” shooting which although is slower, is less intrusive for the foxes. Some days they come out of the den quickly, one day I waited two hours for their appearance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1559049587693-NZSAQSZPFKYVGVITQQNM/IMG_4348.jpeg Journal - RED FOX KITS - Field Notes May 26, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1559049948408-5TLA3R7EEEPOPVH2922V/32908347917_c01f1d169f_o.jpeg Journal - RED FOX KITS - Field Notes May 26, 2019 The young kits are cautious yet curious. They pay very little attention to noises from adjacent properties or the road. Slight sounds from me are also ignored. However, rustling of feet in the leaves instantly sends them rocketing down the holes to the safety of their den. Seems to me they can discriminate between which sounds are benign and which herald life threatening potential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1559050310400-B5NXX5GWHQBZHM0KIL0X/47928776911_43245855ef_o.jpeg Journal - RED FOX KITS - Field Notes May 26, 2019 It’s truly a gift to watch the young kits romp and play. I suspect they want the same things humans do….. food, safety, shelter and companionship. I welcome their presence, see their contribution to community and value their existence. https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/chasing-canadas-field-notes-may-1919 monthly 0.5 2020-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1558357505435-AVO3YZWWMVN4LVKFHTMO/Restoring+Peace Journal - CHASING CANADAS - Field Notes May 19/19 Restoring Peace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1558358546749-BC8A75FED8O28H9Q1XME/A16I2561.jpg Journal - CHASING CANADAS - Field Notes May 19/19 Chasing Canadas https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/2018/8/5/second-song-of-summer monthly 0.5 2019-05-26 https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/tag/Wildlife+Photography monthly 0.5 https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/tag/Horse+Poetry monthly 0.5 https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/tag/Red+Fox monthly 0.5 https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/tag/Trumpeter+Swan monthly 0.5 https://www.constancemmiller.com/journal/tag/Poetry monthly 0.5 https://www.constancemmiller.com/personal daily 0.75 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1552389208591-LWMLO32HVHYZ81VA6883/1Q7A3684.jpg Personal — https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1581654750922-ZNNFMGUER76S1I5D2TXX/20160201-0K7A4153.jpg Personal — https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1531775292138-YVGOPN07XE1LEM6QAFFQ/WEBSITEConnie+Miller-6.jpg Personal — - A Swan's Perpective Father Trumpeter Swan….K09 to the biologists, is a most protective yet generous guardian. I would take my chair, set up my gear and visit with him and his family. Sitting quietly, I was able to remain close to them, acknowledging the privilege I was afforded. The Swans, when relaxed spend a great deal of time preening their beautiful feathers. I had my lens focussed on father, when I saw this image… a magical moment, peering under his strong wing, deep into the depths of his soft feathers. How do they see us? What do you think they see…from a Swan’s Perspective? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1586571987281-8QFLIWZY5L8IVYCAVG0K/A16I1795.jpg Personal — https://www.constancemmiller.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-05-21 https://www.constancemmiller.com/studio-info daily 0.75 2020-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b2a88542487fdf62783ed9b/1531775985703-TCEPA3IQXDC2X1ST4D5X/WEBSITEConnie+Miller-6.jpg Through My Lens.....Artist's Statement