Happy Birthday to my first (real) linguistics publication: we discuss the spread of Dutch loanwords in and via #Ternate and the #Moluccas 🥳
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Chapter 12. Dutch loanwords in Ternate and their circulation in the Moluccas
This chapter examines the appearance of Dutch loanwords in Ternate, a Papuan language spoken on a small volcanic island in the North Moluccas that was at the centre of the clove trade at the time of E...
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July 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Happy Birthday to my first (real) linguistics publication: we discuss the spread of Dutch loanwords in and via #Ternate and the #Moluccas 🥳
benjamins.com/catalog/impa...
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2027 the year of everyone having to learn where the Moluccas are
June 18, 2026 at 9:40 PM
2027 the year of everyone having to learn where the Moluccas are
Orthetrum villosovittatum, known as the fiery skimmer is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.Its range is from the Moluccas, New Guinea and neighbouring islands as well as Australia
#dragonfly #insects #nature #photography #MacroPhotography #outdoors #FNQ #Australia
#dragonfly #insects #nature #photography #MacroPhotography #outdoors #FNQ #Australia
May 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Orthetrum villosovittatum, known as the fiery skimmer is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.Its range is from the Moluccas, New Guinea and neighbouring islands as well as Australia
#dragonfly #insects #nature #photography #MacroPhotography #outdoors #FNQ #Australia
#dragonfly #insects #nature #photography #MacroPhotography #outdoors #FNQ #Australia
Shining Flycatcher.
The Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra alecto) is a bird species found in northern Australia, the Moluccas, and the Bismarck Archipelago, inhabiting tropical moist lowland and mangrove forests. Males are glossy blue-black, while females are chestnut .
📸: @tracksbirding
The Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra alecto) is a bird species found in northern Australia, the Moluccas, and the Bismarck Archipelago, inhabiting tropical moist lowland and mangrove forests. Males are glossy blue-black, while females are chestnut .
📸: @tracksbirding
May 1, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Shining Flycatcher.
The Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra alecto) is a bird species found in northern Australia, the Moluccas, and the Bismarck Archipelago, inhabiting tropical moist lowland and mangrove forests. Males are glossy blue-black, while females are chestnut .
📸: @tracksbirding
The Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra alecto) is a bird species found in northern Australia, the Moluccas, and the Bismarck Archipelago, inhabiting tropical moist lowland and mangrove forests. Males are glossy blue-black, while females are chestnut .
📸: @tracksbirding
North Moluccan Pitta.
The North Moluccan pitta (Erythropitta rufiventris) is a colorful, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Indonesia's northern Moluccas, known for its red belly, green back, and blue wing patches, and it lives in tropical lowland forests.
📸: @rickriicky
The North Moluccan pitta (Erythropitta rufiventris) is a colorful, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Indonesia's northern Moluccas, known for its red belly, green back, and blue wing patches, and it lives in tropical lowland forests.
📸: @rickriicky
April 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
North Moluccan Pitta.
The North Moluccan pitta (Erythropitta rufiventris) is a colorful, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Indonesia's northern Moluccas, known for its red belly, green back, and blue wing patches, and it lives in tropical lowland forests.
📸: @rickriicky
The North Moluccan pitta (Erythropitta rufiventris) is a colorful, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Indonesia's northern Moluccas, known for its red belly, green back, and blue wing patches, and it lives in tropical lowland forests.
📸: @rickriicky
Scarlet Myzomela aka Scarlet Honeyeater, Mallacoota Victoria
Found along the east coast of Australia from Cooktown QLD to Gippsland Vic.Also Sulawesi, the Moluccas & Lesser Sundas, Indonesia & New Caledonia 🧵1/3
#birds #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdlover #BirdsOfAustralia #ProtectBirdHabitat
Found along the east coast of Australia from Cooktown QLD to Gippsland Vic.Also Sulawesi, the Moluccas & Lesser Sundas, Indonesia & New Caledonia 🧵1/3
#birds #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdlover #BirdsOfAustralia #ProtectBirdHabitat
October 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Scarlet Myzomela aka Scarlet Honeyeater, Mallacoota Victoria
Found along the east coast of Australia from Cooktown QLD to Gippsland Vic.Also Sulawesi, the Moluccas & Lesser Sundas, Indonesia & New Caledonia 🧵1/3
#birds #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdlover #BirdsOfAustralia #ProtectBirdHabitat
Found along the east coast of Australia from Cooktown QLD to Gippsland Vic.Also Sulawesi, the Moluccas & Lesser Sundas, Indonesia & New Caledonia 🧵1/3
#birds #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdlover #BirdsOfAustralia #ProtectBirdHabitat
Fiery Skimmer (Orthetrum villosovittatum) a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Its range is from the Moluccas, New Guinea and neighbouring islands as well as Australia
#dragonfly #insects #nature #photography #MacroPhotography #outdoors #FNQ #Australia
#dragonfly #insects #nature #photography #MacroPhotography #outdoors #FNQ #Australia
July 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Fiery Skimmer (Orthetrum villosovittatum) a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Its range is from the Moluccas, New Guinea and neighbouring islands as well as Australia
#dragonfly #insects #nature #photography #MacroPhotography #outdoors #FNQ #Australia
#dragonfly #insects #nature #photography #MacroPhotography #outdoors #FNQ #Australia
This is a dinosaur.
Cassowaries are flightless birds. They are classified as ratites, flightless birds without a keel on their sternum bones. Cassowaries are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea, the Moluccas, and northeastern Australia.
Cassowaries are flightless birds. They are classified as ratites, flightless birds without a keel on their sternum bones. Cassowaries are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea, the Moluccas, and northeastern Australia.
April 27, 2026 at 4:55 AM
This is a dinosaur.
Cassowaries are flightless birds. They are classified as ratites, flightless birds without a keel on their sternum bones. Cassowaries are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea, the Moluccas, and northeastern Australia.
Cassowaries are flightless birds. They are classified as ratites, flightless birds without a keel on their sternum bones. Cassowaries are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea, the Moluccas, and northeastern Australia.
🦎Moluccan sail-finned lizard (Hydrosaurus amboinensis ).
Max size ~110 cm (3'7.3"). The tail makes up about 2/3 of the total length. Males tend to be larger than females.
Found on the Moluccas in Indonesia.
Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.
📷by Mat Umar on Pexels
Max size ~110 cm (3'7.3"). The tail makes up about 2/3 of the total length. Males tend to be larger than females.
Found on the Moluccas in Indonesia.
Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.
📷by Mat Umar on Pexels
January 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM
🦎Moluccan sail-finned lizard (Hydrosaurus amboinensis ).
Max size ~110 cm (3'7.3"). The tail makes up about 2/3 of the total length. Males tend to be larger than females.
Found on the Moluccas in Indonesia.
Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.
📷by Mat Umar on Pexels
Max size ~110 cm (3'7.3"). The tail makes up about 2/3 of the total length. Males tend to be larger than females.
Found on the Moluccas in Indonesia.
Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.
📷by Mat Umar on Pexels
It is great to be back in the Moluccas, Indonesia, this time conducting a research project on parrots, genetics, and the wildlife trade. I’m grateful for all my local collaborators and the funders (ARC and Fundación Loro Parque) to make this investigation a reality.
@arc-gov-au.bsky.social
@arc-gov-au.bsky.social
April 6, 2026 at 6:34 AM
It is great to be back in the Moluccas, Indonesia, this time conducting a research project on parrots, genetics, and the wildlife trade. I’m grateful for all my local collaborators and the funders (ARC and Fundación Loro Parque) to make this investigation a reality.
@arc-gov-au.bsky.social
@arc-gov-au.bsky.social
Black Eagle lives in forests with clearings from India across to eastern China and the Moluccas. #java #birding #birds #eagle #blackeagle
September 25, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Black Eagle lives in forests with clearings from India across to eastern China and the Moluccas. #java #birding #birds #eagle #blackeagle
Drawing of a #dugong in Renard's illustrated book of marine creatures of the #Moluccas Islands 1654 #Indonesia. Labelled as ''Doujoung'' [Fr.]. or ''Zee Koe'' [Dutch, 'sea-cow']. ''aka'' Halicore or Dugong Illig.(Dugong dugon, Müller, 1776) #coastalhistory #tcdtceh
January 22, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Drawing of a #dugong in Renard's illustrated book of marine creatures of the #Moluccas Islands 1654 #Indonesia. Labelled as ''Doujoung'' [Fr.]. or ''Zee Koe'' [Dutch, 'sea-cow']. ''aka'' Halicore or Dugong Illig.(Dugong dugon, Müller, 1776) #coastalhistory #tcdtceh
Lots of Begonias in this Indonesia tour video by the legendary botanist Patrick Blanc youtu.be/uHj8iBxVz5w?...
#begonia
#begonia
FIELD TRIP WITH PATRICK BLANC IN SERAM LOWLANDS, MOLUCCAS, INDONESIA
YouTube video by creaturefree
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February 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Lots of Begonias in this Indonesia tour video by the legendary botanist Patrick Blanc youtu.be/uHj8iBxVz5w?...
#begonia
#begonia
DNA cracks nutmeg's hidden past, revealing a South Moluccas origin and a prehuman journey north 🧬🌳 phys.org/news/2026-04...
DNA cracks nutmeg's hidden past, revealing a South Moluccas origin and a prehuman journey north
A sprinkle of nutmeg powder on baked goodies or mashed potatoes can immediately lift the flavor with its warm and sweet aroma. Even though it is used globally, not much is known about the true origins...
phys.org
April 18, 2026 at 7:54 AM
DNA cracks nutmeg's hidden past, revealing a South Moluccas origin and a prehuman journey north 🧬🌳 phys.org/news/2026-04...
me: I know what Tyre and Carthage are, I am so smart, S-M-R-T
Melville: Euroclydon, Lazarus, Dives, Moluccas
me: oh no
🐋
Melville: Euroclydon, Lazarus, Dives, Moluccas
me: oh no
🐋
January 1, 2024 at 7:03 PM
me: I know what Tyre and Carthage are, I am so smart, S-M-R-T
Melville: Euroclydon, Lazarus, Dives, Moluccas
me: oh no
🐋
Melville: Euroclydon, Lazarus, Dives, Moluccas
me: oh no
🐋
Edition of the 1544 manuscript: Jacobs. 1971. A Treatise on the Moluccas (c. 1544), probably the preliminary version of António Galvão's lost Historia das Moluccas.
Link to the 1638 text: digital.staatsbibliothek-berlin.de/werkansicht?...
Link to the 1638 text: digital.staatsbibliothek-berlin.de/werkansicht?...
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November 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Edition of the 1544 manuscript: Jacobs. 1971. A Treatise on the Moluccas (c. 1544), probably the preliminary version of António Galvão's lost Historia das Moluccas.
Link to the 1638 text: digital.staatsbibliothek-berlin.de/werkansicht?...
Link to the 1638 text: digital.staatsbibliothek-berlin.de/werkansicht?...
The barking owl is native to mainland Australia and parts of New Guinea and The Moluccas. They have a characteristic voice with calls ranging from a barking dog noise to an intense human-like howl. It is intrinsic to indigenous Australian myths.
January 22, 2026 at 12:53 AM
The barking owl is native to mainland Australia and parts of New Guinea and The Moluccas. They have a characteristic voice with calls ranging from a barking dog noise to an intense human-like howl. It is intrinsic to indigenous Australian myths.
Andrew Saier was a yeoman who referred to 'coming to sea' and being on a ship at the time of making his will. He referred to the 'Moluccas' - the Maluku islands in eastern Indonesia.
Birds of paradise, Image from the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Digitised by Smithsonian Libraries.
Birds of paradise, Image from the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Digitised by Smithsonian Libraries.
September 7, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Andrew Saier was a yeoman who referred to 'coming to sea' and being on a ship at the time of making his will. He referred to the 'Moluccas' - the Maluku islands in eastern Indonesia.
Birds of paradise, Image from the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Digitised by Smithsonian Libraries.
Birds of paradise, Image from the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Digitised by Smithsonian Libraries.
Historically,spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper were like gold in colonial trade, fueling exploration and fierce wars over trade routes. The Dutch and British battled fiercely for the Moluccas—Spice Islands—where a single pound of nutmeg could fetch more than a month’s wages!
#FactsOverAnxiety
#FactsOverAnxiety
June 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Historically,spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper were like gold in colonial trade, fueling exploration and fierce wars over trade routes. The Dutch and British battled fiercely for the Moluccas—Spice Islands—where a single pound of nutmeg could fetch more than a month’s wages!
#FactsOverAnxiety
#FactsOverAnxiety
Drawing of Indonesian fishing traditions from the 17th century, Dutch drawing of the Banda Islands (part of the Spice Islands or Moluccas). The indigenous population used small fishing boats for spearfishing & trolling. Modern Banda people still employ handlines & trolling today. #coastalhistory
August 24, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Drawing of Indonesian fishing traditions from the 17th century, Dutch drawing of the Banda Islands (part of the Spice Islands or Moluccas). The indigenous population used small fishing boats for spearfishing & trolling. Modern Banda people still employ handlines & trolling today. #coastalhistory
#OnThidDay in 1519, Magellan set sail from San Lucar de Barramedo to identify a trade route to the Moluccas (Indonesia). He would die in the Philippines and the first circumnavigation of the earth would be completed 3 years later by his navigator, Juan Sebastian Elcano, a journey of 37,560 miles.
September 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
#OnThidDay in 1519, Magellan set sail from San Lucar de Barramedo to identify a trade route to the Moluccas (Indonesia). He would die in the Philippines and the first circumnavigation of the earth would be completed 3 years later by his navigator, Juan Sebastian Elcano, a journey of 37,560 miles.
Today's #mobydick quote:
"Now, that Lazarus should lie stranded there on the curbstone before the door of Dives, this is more wonderful than that an iceberg should be moored to one of the Moluccas."
(Found sprouting seeds in my apple; gonna plant 'em 🌱.)
#apple #gardeningfeed #magic #booksky
"Now, that Lazarus should lie stranded there on the curbstone before the door of Dives, this is more wonderful than that an iceberg should be moored to one of the Moluccas."
(Found sprouting seeds in my apple; gonna plant 'em 🌱.)
#apple #gardeningfeed #magic #booksky
February 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Today's #mobydick quote:
"Now, that Lazarus should lie stranded there on the curbstone before the door of Dives, this is more wonderful than that an iceberg should be moored to one of the Moluccas."
(Found sprouting seeds in my apple; gonna plant 'em 🌱.)
#apple #gardeningfeed #magic #booksky
"Now, that Lazarus should lie stranded there on the curbstone before the door of Dives, this is more wonderful than that an iceberg should be moored to one of the Moluccas."
(Found sprouting seeds in my apple; gonna plant 'em 🌱.)
#apple #gardeningfeed #magic #booksky