Hark, how blithe the throstle singsAnd he is no mean preacherCome forth into the light of thingsLet Nature be your teacherWilliam WOrdsworth I spend many hours in the forest and have been fascinated for some time by the song of a mysterious bird I could never see. It was reminiscent of a child's toy -… Continue reading Song Thrush
I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately. I wanted to live deep and suck all the marrow of life, to put to rout all that was not life, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. From "Walden", by Henry David Thoreau (condensed) I spend a… Continue reading Into the Woods
I've waited so long to take these pictures. I know they're not perfect, but when one of your favourite animals strolls out from the trees a few metres away, you take whatever photos you can get, regardless of the strong shadows. Red deer feature prominently in my middle-grade novel, Guardian of Giria, and I have… Continue reading Red Deer Hind with Calf
One question that has come up a number of times when chatting with readers about Guardian of Giria is why I made wolves the “bad guys”. And my answer is this – the wolves are not the “bad guys,” they are the antagonists. And those are not the same thing. Let me explain. (Please note… Continue reading Why the Wolves are not the Bad Guys
Oh, the joy! Oh, the sweet, sweet joy! Finally, after years of searching and waiting, I got to see a wild boar in the flesh. But not just one boar – a whole sounder (group) of sows and piglets! And the experience was everything I hoped it would be! Norėdami skaityti šį straipsnį lietuvių kalba,… Continue reading Wild Boar Feeding Project, Tauragė (Lithuania)
This week, I visited the Waldorf Green School in the village of Skirgiškės, about an hour north of Vilnius. The school is set about two kilometres from the village, deep within the forest, where it is surrounded by paddocks and lots and lots of trees. The classrooms, all built of wood and each with their… Continue reading Waldorf Green School, Vilnius
This is how to do September - high tea in a high hide! Two thick slices of homemade sourdough, slathered with homemade mayo, Two soft-boiled eggs, still warm, One home-grown tomato, One home-grown apple, A mug of tea, A fantastic view, Camera in hand ... And a gorgeous evening! Like what you see? Then please… Continue reading High Tea in a High Hide!
It appears our area is a congregation site for common cranes (grus grus) - thousands of them gather each autumn in the fields around our village, getting ready for the long flight south. They are a little skittish, so getting close can be tricky, but they are a magnificent sight to behold. Like what you… Continue reading Cranes in the Mist
Strictly speaking, this is a common frog, but that seems like too plain a name for a creature so beautiful, and one who looks so at home on the forest floor, surrounded by moss, twigs and other detritus. So I'm calling him a forest frog! Like what you see? Then please subscribe for updates on… Continue reading Forest Frog
Giria Wood is a large forest with a healthy population of animal families, many of whom feature in the story. Some are main characters and others are just family members who are mentioned once or twice. Together, they make quite a cast of characters. To help you keep track of who's who, I have put… Continue reading Characters in Guardian of Giria
The Kindle version of Guardian of Giria is currently on sale for just 99c / 99p.
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I am so excited that Guardian of Giria is now available worldwide! You can buy a copy here or through most online retailers. I am also delighted to announce that the book will be stocked at The Book Centre in Wexford, which will also be hosting the official book launch on Saturday, May 26th at… Continue reading Irish Book Launch – May 26th
A sample from the book is now available here. Like what you see? Then please subscribe for updates on my writing, photography & daily life. You can also follow on Facebook and Twitter. You can view more of my wildlife photos here and here.
The first batch of hardbacks arrived today and they are totally gorgeous (even if I do say so myself!) To order, see here. Complimentary bookmark included with all orders (while stocks last!) Like what you see? Then please subscribe for updates on my writing, photography & daily life. You can also follow on Facebook and… Continue reading The Hardbacks Have Arrived!
I had a lot of fun making this. I hope you enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbRg8YD1DOo Like what you see? Then please subscribe for updates on my writing, photography & daily life. You can also follow on Facebook and Twitter. You can view more of my wildlife photos here and here.
A red deer stag with a massive crown of antlers is a very impressive sight. And indeed, that is part of their function – to make the stag look more impressive to the ladies. It takes a lot of testosterone to grow those antlers and it takes a lot of food to nourish them, so… Continue reading Red Deer Antlers: Annual Regrowth
It feels like I've been waiting such a long time to bring you this news and I am very, very excited. On Tuesday, May 8th 2018 I will be releasing my very first novel, Guardian of Giria. This book has been a long time in the making. It began in the summer of 2016, when… Continue reading Introducing: Guardian of Giria!
June Molloy 