Amanda J. Brownschlaigle-Miller
@brownschlaigle.bsky.social
I'm an independent nature & wildlife photographer that captures scenes & encounters in my everyday 📷✨️
" Peniflora "
Found this stunning set of roses while on a walk through the James Bay area, Victoria, BC. Early September 2025.
I'd seen them plenty of times but waited until they were both at the same stage of fullness in their bloom. The colours looked amazing in the light of the afternoon 🌹✨️
Found this stunning set of roses while on a walk through the James Bay area, Victoria, BC. Early September 2025.
I'd seen them plenty of times but waited until they were both at the same stage of fullness in their bloom. The colours looked amazing in the light of the afternoon 🌹✨️
January 22, 2026 at 2:38 AM
" Peniflora "
Found this stunning set of roses while on a walk through the James Bay area, Victoria, BC. Early September 2025.
I'd seen them plenty of times but waited until they were both at the same stage of fullness in their bloom. The colours looked amazing in the light of the afternoon 🌹✨️
Found this stunning set of roses while on a walk through the James Bay area, Victoria, BC. Early September 2025.
I'd seen them plenty of times but waited until they were both at the same stage of fullness in their bloom. The colours looked amazing in the light of the afternoon 🌹✨️
" Undergrowth "
Photo of a minuscule mushroom taken during a hike in Goldstream Park, BC early November 2025. I love how lively the underbrush is here. Even in the late onset of autumn there is a lot going on.
I would love to be able to identify the abundance of mushrooms found here 🍄✨️
Photo of a minuscule mushroom taken during a hike in Goldstream Park, BC early November 2025. I love how lively the underbrush is here. Even in the late onset of autumn there is a lot going on.
I would love to be able to identify the abundance of mushrooms found here 🍄✨️
January 22, 2026 at 1:51 AM
" Undergrowth "
Photo of a minuscule mushroom taken during a hike in Goldstream Park, BC early November 2025. I love how lively the underbrush is here. Even in the late onset of autumn there is a lot going on.
I would love to be able to identify the abundance of mushrooms found here 🍄✨️
Photo of a minuscule mushroom taken during a hike in Goldstream Park, BC early November 2025. I love how lively the underbrush is here. Even in the late onset of autumn there is a lot going on.
I would love to be able to identify the abundance of mushrooms found here 🍄✨️
" Token "
Snagged this photo of one of the many Rock Wrens that could be found amidst the various rock piles strewn about the quarry site outside Kaycee, Wyoming. Late August 2025.
They are quirky little guys that are always flitting about looking for bugs. I adore them for their "bobbing" 🐦✨️
Snagged this photo of one of the many Rock Wrens that could be found amidst the various rock piles strewn about the quarry site outside Kaycee, Wyoming. Late August 2025.
They are quirky little guys that are always flitting about looking for bugs. I adore them for their "bobbing" 🐦✨️
January 22, 2026 at 1:28 AM
" Token "
Snagged this photo of one of the many Rock Wrens that could be found amidst the various rock piles strewn about the quarry site outside Kaycee, Wyoming. Late August 2025.
They are quirky little guys that are always flitting about looking for bugs. I adore them for their "bobbing" 🐦✨️
Snagged this photo of one of the many Rock Wrens that could be found amidst the various rock piles strewn about the quarry site outside Kaycee, Wyoming. Late August 2025.
They are quirky little guys that are always flitting about looking for bugs. I adore them for their "bobbing" 🐦✨️
" Schism "
Went on a hike to the Sooke Potholes, BC early January 2025, while there was a small break in the torrential downpour and found this unique cluster of mosses.
It really is amazing how many little marvels there are out there for us to witness if you take the moment to look 🌱✨️
Went on a hike to the Sooke Potholes, BC early January 2025, while there was a small break in the torrential downpour and found this unique cluster of mosses.
It really is amazing how many little marvels there are out there for us to witness if you take the moment to look 🌱✨️
January 22, 2026 at 1:06 AM
" Schism "
Went on a hike to the Sooke Potholes, BC early January 2025, while there was a small break in the torrential downpour and found this unique cluster of mosses.
It really is amazing how many little marvels there are out there for us to witness if you take the moment to look 🌱✨️
Went on a hike to the Sooke Potholes, BC early January 2025, while there was a small break in the torrential downpour and found this unique cluster of mosses.
It really is amazing how many little marvels there are out there for us to witness if you take the moment to look 🌱✨️
" Archway "
Photo taken at the iconic Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC, March 2025 while my grandma was paying me a visit.
Though not in full bloom it was a gorgeous park to visit, with lots to see and experience. It is great to see such a historical site has been preserved and so well maintained 💐✨️
Photo taken at the iconic Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC, March 2025 while my grandma was paying me a visit.
Though not in full bloom it was a gorgeous park to visit, with lots to see and experience. It is great to see such a historical site has been preserved and so well maintained 💐✨️
January 22, 2026 at 12:49 AM
" Archway "
Photo taken at the iconic Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC, March 2025 while my grandma was paying me a visit.
Though not in full bloom it was a gorgeous park to visit, with lots to see and experience. It is great to see such a historical site has been preserved and so well maintained 💐✨️
Photo taken at the iconic Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC, March 2025 while my grandma was paying me a visit.
Though not in full bloom it was a gorgeous park to visit, with lots to see and experience. It is great to see such a historical site has been preserved and so well maintained 💐✨️
" Atoll "
Went to Thetis Lake, BC over the last weekend to enjoy the beautiful sunshine & hike the trail. I'd brought along different hardware to familiarize myself with different scenarios.
I felt thoroughly enriched by the sights and sounds of the trail. I'll certainly be visiting again soon 🌲🌳✨️
Went to Thetis Lake, BC over the last weekend to enjoy the beautiful sunshine & hike the trail. I'd brought along different hardware to familiarize myself with different scenarios.
I felt thoroughly enriched by the sights and sounds of the trail. I'll certainly be visiting again soon 🌲🌳✨️
January 22, 2026 at 12:30 AM
" Atoll "
Went to Thetis Lake, BC over the last weekend to enjoy the beautiful sunshine & hike the trail. I'd brought along different hardware to familiarize myself with different scenarios.
I felt thoroughly enriched by the sights and sounds of the trail. I'll certainly be visiting again soon 🌲🌳✨️
Went to Thetis Lake, BC over the last weekend to enjoy the beautiful sunshine & hike the trail. I'd brought along different hardware to familiarize myself with different scenarios.
I felt thoroughly enriched by the sights and sounds of the trail. I'll certainly be visiting again soon 🌲🌳✨️
" Apricate "
Photo of a Sagebrush Lizard taken out in the countryside of Kaycee, Wyoming while on a hike. August 2025.
These individuals weren't a frequent sight, and are quite skittish, especially when you lay eyes on them. However, I was determined and able to sneak up on this fellow 🦎✨️
Photo of a Sagebrush Lizard taken out in the countryside of Kaycee, Wyoming while on a hike. August 2025.
These individuals weren't a frequent sight, and are quite skittish, especially when you lay eyes on them. However, I was determined and able to sneak up on this fellow 🦎✨️
January 21, 2026 at 8:31 PM
" Apricate "
Photo of a Sagebrush Lizard taken out in the countryside of Kaycee, Wyoming while on a hike. August 2025.
These individuals weren't a frequent sight, and are quite skittish, especially when you lay eyes on them. However, I was determined and able to sneak up on this fellow 🦎✨️
Photo of a Sagebrush Lizard taken out in the countryside of Kaycee, Wyoming while on a hike. August 2025.
These individuals weren't a frequent sight, and are quite skittish, especially when you lay eyes on them. However, I was determined and able to sneak up on this fellow 🦎✨️
" Manifold "
Photo taken in the Wyoming countryside out by Barnum, August 2025. The landscape out that way is remarkable.
Loved the diversity of colours and textures in this shot. It is so wonderful to think about all the different elements that make up our environment. Nature is amazing 🪨✨
Photo taken in the Wyoming countryside out by Barnum, August 2025. The landscape out that way is remarkable.
Loved the diversity of colours and textures in this shot. It is so wonderful to think about all the different elements that make up our environment. Nature is amazing 🪨✨
January 15, 2026 at 4:33 AM
" Manifold "
Photo taken in the Wyoming countryside out by Barnum, August 2025. The landscape out that way is remarkable.
Loved the diversity of colours and textures in this shot. It is so wonderful to think about all the different elements that make up our environment. Nature is amazing 🪨✨
Photo taken in the Wyoming countryside out by Barnum, August 2025. The landscape out that way is remarkable.
Loved the diversity of colours and textures in this shot. It is so wonderful to think about all the different elements that make up our environment. Nature is amazing 🪨✨
" Nimble "
Ever elusive, I managed to snag this photo of a female Bushtit mere moments before it decided to take wing. James Bay area, Victoria, BC mid April 2025.
Though they're a fairly frequent sight in my travels, however, they flit about the most out of any bird I have observed 🪶✨️
Ever elusive, I managed to snag this photo of a female Bushtit mere moments before it decided to take wing. James Bay area, Victoria, BC mid April 2025.
Though they're a fairly frequent sight in my travels, however, they flit about the most out of any bird I have observed 🪶✨️
January 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
" Nimble "
Ever elusive, I managed to snag this photo of a female Bushtit mere moments before it decided to take wing. James Bay area, Victoria, BC mid April 2025.
Though they're a fairly frequent sight in my travels, however, they flit about the most out of any bird I have observed 🪶✨️
Ever elusive, I managed to snag this photo of a female Bushtit mere moments before it decided to take wing. James Bay area, Victoria, BC mid April 2025.
Though they're a fairly frequent sight in my travels, however, they flit about the most out of any bird I have observed 🪶✨️
" Lookout "
Picture of a handsome Belted Kingfisher, taken at Esquimalt Lagoon, Colwood, BC. Mid December 2025 on a uncharacteristically lovely day for the season.
I adore these birds for their colour and distinct eye "brow" spots. It has been a goal of mine to capture one in a photo for awhile 🐟✨️
Picture of a handsome Belted Kingfisher, taken at Esquimalt Lagoon, Colwood, BC. Mid December 2025 on a uncharacteristically lovely day for the season.
I adore these birds for their colour and distinct eye "brow" spots. It has been a goal of mine to capture one in a photo for awhile 🐟✨️
January 13, 2026 at 6:24 AM
" Lookout "
Picture of a handsome Belted Kingfisher, taken at Esquimalt Lagoon, Colwood, BC. Mid December 2025 on a uncharacteristically lovely day for the season.
I adore these birds for their colour and distinct eye "brow" spots. It has been a goal of mine to capture one in a photo for awhile 🐟✨️
Picture of a handsome Belted Kingfisher, taken at Esquimalt Lagoon, Colwood, BC. Mid December 2025 on a uncharacteristically lovely day for the season.
I adore these birds for their colour and distinct eye "brow" spots. It has been a goal of mine to capture one in a photo for awhile 🐟✨️
" Ponder "
Captured a photo of this inquisitive soul mid September, 2025 in the James Bay area. They are one of many who have a tendency to wait for me.
It is a routine I had established after months of earning their trust with offerings of peanuts. Their presence is a highlight of my walks 🐦⬛✨
Captured a photo of this inquisitive soul mid September, 2025 in the James Bay area. They are one of many who have a tendency to wait for me.
It is a routine I had established after months of earning their trust with offerings of peanuts. Their presence is a highlight of my walks 🐦⬛✨
January 12, 2026 at 5:11 AM
" Ponder "
Captured a photo of this inquisitive soul mid September, 2025 in the James Bay area. They are one of many who have a tendency to wait for me.
It is a routine I had established after months of earning their trust with offerings of peanuts. Their presence is a highlight of my walks 🐦⬛✨
Captured a photo of this inquisitive soul mid September, 2025 in the James Bay area. They are one of many who have a tendency to wait for me.
It is a routine I had established after months of earning their trust with offerings of peanuts. Their presence is a highlight of my walks 🐦⬛✨
" Gossamer "
Went for a hike today and stumbled across this beautiful spider web, nestled within a bed of moss and covered in rain drops. Sooke Potholes, Sooke, BC (2026).
I adore the threads that spiders weave, there is something utterly striking about them. They look like a cluster of bubbles 🫧✨
Went for a hike today and stumbled across this beautiful spider web, nestled within a bed of moss and covered in rain drops. Sooke Potholes, Sooke, BC (2026).
I adore the threads that spiders weave, there is something utterly striking about them. They look like a cluster of bubbles 🫧✨
January 12, 2026 at 3:36 AM
" Gossamer "
Went for a hike today and stumbled across this beautiful spider web, nestled within a bed of moss and covered in rain drops. Sooke Potholes, Sooke, BC (2026).
I adore the threads that spiders weave, there is something utterly striking about them. They look like a cluster of bubbles 🫧✨
Went for a hike today and stumbled across this beautiful spider web, nestled within a bed of moss and covered in rain drops. Sooke Potholes, Sooke, BC (2026).
I adore the threads that spiders weave, there is something utterly striking about them. They look like a cluster of bubbles 🫧✨
" Interlude "
After a multitude of attempts I was able to capture a photo of a Bewick's Wren as it paused momentarily in its foraging. James Bay area, late October 2025.
I have seen these little guys and gals on plenty of occasions prior but they are quite quick and never linger long 🌿✨
After a multitude of attempts I was able to capture a photo of a Bewick's Wren as it paused momentarily in its foraging. James Bay area, late October 2025.
I have seen these little guys and gals on plenty of occasions prior but they are quite quick and never linger long 🌿✨
January 12, 2026 at 2:42 AM
" Interlude "
After a multitude of attempts I was able to capture a photo of a Bewick's Wren as it paused momentarily in its foraging. James Bay area, late October 2025.
I have seen these little guys and gals on plenty of occasions prior but they are quite quick and never linger long 🌿✨
After a multitude of attempts I was able to capture a photo of a Bewick's Wren as it paused momentarily in its foraging. James Bay area, late October 2025.
I have seen these little guys and gals on plenty of occasions prior but they are quite quick and never linger long 🌿✨
" Sentinel "
Managed to snap another photo of a male Northern Flicker as he and his mate were scouring the surrounding trees and shrubbery for morsels, late in the summer of 2025.
The sexual dimorphism between the two is something to behold, his partner was perched on a branch nearby 🌲✨️
Managed to snap another photo of a male Northern Flicker as he and his mate were scouring the surrounding trees and shrubbery for morsels, late in the summer of 2025.
The sexual dimorphism between the two is something to behold, his partner was perched on a branch nearby 🌲✨️
January 9, 2026 at 4:12 AM
" Sentinel "
Managed to snap another photo of a male Northern Flicker as he and his mate were scouring the surrounding trees and shrubbery for morsels, late in the summer of 2025.
The sexual dimorphism between the two is something to behold, his partner was perched on a branch nearby 🌲✨️
Managed to snap another photo of a male Northern Flicker as he and his mate were scouring the surrounding trees and shrubbery for morsels, late in the summer of 2025.
The sexual dimorphism between the two is something to behold, his partner was perched on a branch nearby 🌲✨️
" Vigil "
Captured this photo of a male Anna's Hummingbird in James Bay late September 2025 in the James Bay neighborhood.
Despite being such active creatures you can often see them taking roost in the numerous trees and shrubs if you know what to listen and look for. They can be hard to spot 👓✨️
Captured this photo of a male Anna's Hummingbird in James Bay late September 2025 in the James Bay neighborhood.
Despite being such active creatures you can often see them taking roost in the numerous trees and shrubs if you know what to listen and look for. They can be hard to spot 👓✨️
January 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
" Vigil "
Captured this photo of a male Anna's Hummingbird in James Bay late September 2025 in the James Bay neighborhood.
Despite being such active creatures you can often see them taking roost in the numerous trees and shrubs if you know what to listen and look for. They can be hard to spot 👓✨️
Captured this photo of a male Anna's Hummingbird in James Bay late September 2025 in the James Bay neighborhood.
Despite being such active creatures you can often see them taking roost in the numerous trees and shrubs if you know what to listen and look for. They can be hard to spot 👓✨️
" Florescence "
Came across this stunning rose while on a walk in the James Bay area late summer in 2025. So many folks have such beautifully cultivated gardens.
I am always grateful for our year round blooms and greenery, it helps to liven everything up while the sky's seem so heavy and gray 🌹✨️
Came across this stunning rose while on a walk in the James Bay area late summer in 2025. So many folks have such beautifully cultivated gardens.
I am always grateful for our year round blooms and greenery, it helps to liven everything up while the sky's seem so heavy and gray 🌹✨️
January 7, 2026 at 1:58 AM
" Florescence "
Came across this stunning rose while on a walk in the James Bay area late summer in 2025. So many folks have such beautifully cultivated gardens.
I am always grateful for our year round blooms and greenery, it helps to liven everything up while the sky's seem so heavy and gray 🌹✨️
Came across this stunning rose while on a walk in the James Bay area late summer in 2025. So many folks have such beautifully cultivated gardens.
I am always grateful for our year round blooms and greenery, it helps to liven everything up while the sky's seem so heavy and gray 🌹✨️
" Leer "
Picture of a Sharp Shinned Hawk as they cast an intense gaze over the park at Fisherman's Wharf. Taken late March 2025 in James Bay, BC, Canada.
I'd spotted a couple of these hawks in a few fleeting moments within the same area. They have such a piercing stare 🗡✨️
Picture of a Sharp Shinned Hawk as they cast an intense gaze over the park at Fisherman's Wharf. Taken late March 2025 in James Bay, BC, Canada.
I'd spotted a couple of these hawks in a few fleeting moments within the same area. They have such a piercing stare 🗡✨️
January 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
" Leer "
Picture of a Sharp Shinned Hawk as they cast an intense gaze over the park at Fisherman's Wharf. Taken late March 2025 in James Bay, BC, Canada.
I'd spotted a couple of these hawks in a few fleeting moments within the same area. They have such a piercing stare 🗡✨️
Picture of a Sharp Shinned Hawk as they cast an intense gaze over the park at Fisherman's Wharf. Taken late March 2025 in James Bay, BC, Canada.
I'd spotted a couple of these hawks in a few fleeting moments within the same area. They have such a piercing stare 🗡✨️
" Respite "
One of the various female Anna's Hummingbirds' that grace my balcony and surrounding forests year round. Taken early May 2025.
They make frequent stops at my artificial feeder and flowering plants to feed. On occasion I find them roosting in the neighboring trees, but never for long 🌲✨️
One of the various female Anna's Hummingbirds' that grace my balcony and surrounding forests year round. Taken early May 2025.
They make frequent stops at my artificial feeder and flowering plants to feed. On occasion I find them roosting in the neighboring trees, but never for long 🌲✨️
January 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM
" Respite "
One of the various female Anna's Hummingbirds' that grace my balcony and surrounding forests year round. Taken early May 2025.
They make frequent stops at my artificial feeder and flowering plants to feed. On occasion I find them roosting in the neighboring trees, but never for long 🌲✨️
One of the various female Anna's Hummingbirds' that grace my balcony and surrounding forests year round. Taken early May 2025.
They make frequent stops at my artificial feeder and flowering plants to feed. On occasion I find them roosting in the neighboring trees, but never for long 🌲✨️
" Sentry "
Took this photo of a handsome male Northern Flicker as they perched in a distant tree in the summer of 2025 in Sooke, BC, Canada.
I am lucky to have observed a pair of them on numerous occasions in the neighboring trees and my balcony, where they come to refresh themselves 🪵✨️
Took this photo of a handsome male Northern Flicker as they perched in a distant tree in the summer of 2025 in Sooke, BC, Canada.
I am lucky to have observed a pair of them on numerous occasions in the neighboring trees and my balcony, where they come to refresh themselves 🪵✨️
January 4, 2026 at 7:29 AM
" Sentry "
Took this photo of a handsome male Northern Flicker as they perched in a distant tree in the summer of 2025 in Sooke, BC, Canada.
I am lucky to have observed a pair of them on numerous occasions in the neighboring trees and my balcony, where they come to refresh themselves 🪵✨️
Took this photo of a handsome male Northern Flicker as they perched in a distant tree in the summer of 2025 in Sooke, BC, Canada.
I am lucky to have observed a pair of them on numerous occasions in the neighboring trees and my balcony, where they come to refresh themselves 🪵✨️
" Linger "
Photo of a small snail taken during a morning stroll to my workplace, mid September of 2025, downtown Victoria, BC, Canada.
I'd nearly missed this little being as I made my way in the soft light of the early dawn. It is my only encounter of this kind despite my numerous years here 🐌✨️
Photo of a small snail taken during a morning stroll to my workplace, mid September of 2025, downtown Victoria, BC, Canada.
I'd nearly missed this little being as I made my way in the soft light of the early dawn. It is my only encounter of this kind despite my numerous years here 🐌✨️
January 4, 2026 at 2:53 AM
" Linger "
Photo of a small snail taken during a morning stroll to my workplace, mid September of 2025, downtown Victoria, BC, Canada.
I'd nearly missed this little being as I made my way in the soft light of the early dawn. It is my only encounter of this kind despite my numerous years here 🐌✨️
Photo of a small snail taken during a morning stroll to my workplace, mid September of 2025, downtown Victoria, BC, Canada.
I'd nearly missed this little being as I made my way in the soft light of the early dawn. It is my only encounter of this kind despite my numerous years here 🐌✨️
" Partners "
A pair of horses taken along Bar-C Rd, Kaycee, WY 82639, United States while on a seasonal work trip in the summer of 2025 in the early evening.
Post to commemorate the upcoming 2026, Year of the Horse, and my goal to share more of my personal photography 🐎✨️
A pair of horses taken along Bar-C Rd, Kaycee, WY 82639, United States while on a seasonal work trip in the summer of 2025 in the early evening.
Post to commemorate the upcoming 2026, Year of the Horse, and my goal to share more of my personal photography 🐎✨️
January 3, 2026 at 9:42 PM
" Partners "
A pair of horses taken along Bar-C Rd, Kaycee, WY 82639, United States while on a seasonal work trip in the summer of 2025 in the early evening.
Post to commemorate the upcoming 2026, Year of the Horse, and my goal to share more of my personal photography 🐎✨️
A pair of horses taken along Bar-C Rd, Kaycee, WY 82639, United States while on a seasonal work trip in the summer of 2025 in the early evening.
Post to commemorate the upcoming 2026, Year of the Horse, and my goal to share more of my personal photography 🐎✨️