MEdia GALLERY

BIRDS BY BIJS

Benny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz

Thanks for visiting the media gallery! Scroll down or click the text to jump to view:

• Photography

• Video Productions

• Instagram Feed

Photography

Barred Antshrike

Violet Sabrewing

Golden-crowned Sparrow

American Flamingo

Tropical Kingbird

Large Frogmouth

Harris's Antelope Squirrel

Mountain Chickadee

Florida Scrub Jay

Lattice-tailed Trogon

Pale-billed Woodpecker

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Velvet-purple Coronet

Black-crowned Pitta

Tricolored Heron

Rufous-breasted Hermit

Bonaire Lighthouse

Florida Scrub Jay

Wandering Tatler

Tobago Landscape

Brown-throated Parakeet

Central Coast Winter Swell

Red-tailed Hawk

Bushy-crested Hornbill

White-faced Capuchin

Red-legged Honeycreeper

Long-tailed Manakin

Humboldt’s Squirrel Monkey

Yellow Warbler (Mangrove)

Northern Sea Otter

Red-tailed Hawk

American Flamingo

Emerald Tanager

White-necked Jacobin

Yellow-throated Toucan

Collared Peccary

Purple-bibbed Whitetip

Bonaire Whiptail

Malaysian Borneo Drone

Northern Sea Otter

Green Thorntail

Double-toothed Kite

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Tufted Coquette

Harris's Antelope Squirrel

Short-eared Owl

California Thrasher

White-tailed Kite

White-nosed Coatimundi

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Surf Scoters & White-winged Scoter

Scaly-naped Pigeon

Collared Redstart

Ferruginous Hawk

Big Sur Self-portrait

Band-backed Wren

Buff-winged Coronet

Blue-crowned Parakeet

White-collared Manakin

Great-horned Owl

Big Sur Astro Bridge

Red-necked Phalarope

Silver-throated Tanager

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Crimson-collared Tanager

Oriental-pied Hornbill

Black-crowned Pitta

Glaucous-winged Gull

American White Pelican

Marbled Godwit & Willet

Flame-faced Tanager

Brown-throated Parakeet

Collared Aracari

Roseate Spoonbill

Rufous-browed Peppershrike

Peruvian Racket-tail

White-tailed Kite

Black-throated Mango

Red-tailed Hawk

Costa Rica Landscape

Black Oystercatcher

Three-wattled Bellbird

Costa Rica Landscape

Allen's Hummingbird

Reticulated Python

White-fronted Nunbird

Passerini's Tanager

Sword-billed Hummingbird

American Crocodile

White-throated Crake

American Flamingo

Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Red-tailed Hawk

Lesson's Motmot

Black-cheeked Woodpecker

White-necked Jacobin

Swallowtail Butterfly

Kinabatangan River Selfie

Baltimore Oriole

Northern Emerald-Toucanet

Bornean Slow Loris

BIRDS by BIJS Video Productions

[unitegallery BBBVideo]

INSTAGRAM FEED

birdsbybijs

Benny Jacobs-Schwartz
✨✨✨
🦜 Bird Guiding
📸 Photo Workshops
🎽Threads
✨✨✨
•

Do you like what you see? I hope so, because the G

Do you like what you see? I hope so, because the Glistening-green Tanager is one of hundreds of incredible tropical birds we’ll see on our NW Ecuador Birding Tour in 2024!
✨✨✨
Swipe to see the trip details!
✨✨✨
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #glisteninggreentanager #tanager #tangara #ecuador #birdingtour #tropics

I heard there were some Mountain Bluebirds hanging

I heard there were some Mountain Bluebirds hanging around my local patch, let’s go look for them!
✨✨✨
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #mountainbluebird #bluebird #losangeles

Talk Birdy To Me // Tropical Edition 🌴 ✨ ✨

Talk Birdy To Me // Tropical Edition 🌴
✨ ✨ ✨
Today were talking about the Emerald Tanager!

White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) is a

White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) is a small hummingbird species found in South America. Not surprisingly its a member of the tribe Mellisugni, aka “bee hummingbirds”.

These slow flying hummers live in the Andes mountain generally between 7,200’ and 9,200’ but have been reported at 13,000’!
✨✨✨
They forage at all levels of vegetation for nectar and also consume plenty of invertebrates.
✨✨✨
Like other Neotropical birds, there is still much to learn about this species, including breeding phenology, behavior, seasonal movements and more.
✨✨✨
Our NW Ecuador Tour will be a great place to observe this handsome hummer in its natural environment!
✨✨✨
Feel free to send a DM if you’d like to learn more about March 2024 departure!
✨✨✨
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals #birds_private #raw_birds #birds_natural #birdfreaks #bestbirdshots #birdsonearth #birding #ecuador #whitebelliedwoodstar #hummingbird

Northwest Ecuador 2024!! ✨✨✨ Link in bio to

Northwest Ecuador 2024!!
✨✨✨
Link in bio to learn more about this epic tour!
✨✨✨
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals #birding #ecuador #birdingtours

Hi, my name is Benny aka BIRDS by BIJS! ✨✨✨

Hi, my name is Benny aka BIRDS by BIJS!
✨✨✨
I live for the outdoors and love birding and photography! I grew up in Los Angeles, California but have spent time living, working and guiding throughout the world with some of my favorite experiences being in Latin America!
✨✨✨
These life-changing experiences have shaped the way I see the world, myself, and how deeply interconnected the entire planet is.
✨✨✨
I wanted to share this opportunity with you, and as such, I am moving my business forward with international birding trips to my favorite destinations in Ecuador and Costa Rica to start!
✨✨✨
If you’d like to join our 2024 departures to see and photogaph hundreds of gorgeous tropical birds - take a look at my website to learn all about these epic itineraries!
✨✨✨
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals #birding

Ready to see hundreds of tropical birds like this

Ready to see hundreds of tropical birds like this Violet-headed Brilliant!? Join me in Ecuador in 2024 for a epic 9-day birding tour!
✨✨✨
Ecuador is a small country, yet boasts a whopping 1,632 species of birds, and 133 species of hummingbirds, the 2nd most of any country in the world! Whether you’ve been to the tropics five times or this is your first journey, Ecuador’s bird life, and breathtaking scenery will leave you wanting more.
✨✨✨
Our carefully crafted 9-day tour explores a variety of habitats including high-elevation grasslands, foggy Andean cloud forests, and the Amazonian-influenced foothills just downslope.
✨✨✨
Ecuador is one of the most bio-diverse countries on earth, with over 70 different species of endemic birds. Our tour focuses on seeing as many birds as possible, however, we combine a moderate pace, and excellent accommodations and integrate big-picture topics such as sustainable forestry, tropical ecology, and bird migration physiology to provide an unparalleled experience in just 9 days!

•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals #birding #ecuador #birdingtours

Ecuador is a small country, yet boasts a whopping

Ecuador is a small country, yet boasts a whopping 1,632 species of birds, and 133 species of hummingbirds, the 2nd most of any country in the world! Whether you’ve been to the tropics five times or this is your first journey, Ecuador’s bird life, and breathtaking scenery will leave you wanting more.
✨✨✨
Our carefully crafted 9-day tour explores a variety of habitats including high-elevation grasslands, foggy Andean cloud forests, and the Amazonian-influenced foothills just downslope.
✨✨✨
Ecuador is one of the most bio-diverse countries on earth, with over 70 different species of endemic birds. Our tour focuses on seeing as many birds as possible, however, we combine a moderate pace, and excellent accommodations and integrate big-picture topics such as sustainable forestry, tropical ecology, and bird migration physiology to provide an unparalleled experience in just 9 days!

•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals #birding #ecuador #birdingtours

A 9-day 8-night exploration of some of the best bi

A 9-day 8-night exploration of some of the best birding and wildlife viewing locales in Northern Costa Rica.
✨✨✨
Costa Rica has long been regarded as one of the top tropical birding destinations in the world and with good reason! This small Central American country is home to some 900+ species of birds with 47 endemic to the country!
✨✨✨
BIRDS by BIJS Northern Costa Rica Tour is a compact and excellent introduction to the avifauna of this species-packed country! With top-birds and incredible views we’ll bird the world-famous Arenal/La Fortuna area. From there we head to Caño Negro Region for wetland excursions by foot and boat, the latter providing us intimate opportunities to see and photograph birds up close. We’ll then spend time in the unbelievable Caribbean lowlands birding around the Sarapiqui area.
✨✨✨
Above are just the main locales, we’ve got ample stops and side missions throughout the tour to see and photograph tons of tropical birds!

•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals #birding #costarica

Are you ready for a 9-day 8-night exploration of s

Are you ready for a 9-day 8-night exploration of some of the best birding and wildlife viewing locales in Northern Costa Rica?!
✨✨✨
Costa Rica has long been regarded as one of the top tropical birding destinations in the world and with good reason! This small Central American country is home to some 900+ species of birds with 47 endemic to the country!
✨✨✨
BIRDS by BIJS Northern Costa Rica Tour is a compact and excellent introduction to the avifauna of this species-packed country! With top-birds and incredible views we’ll bird the world-famous Arenal/La Fortuna area. From there we head to Caño Negro Region for wetland excursions by foot and boat, the latter providing us intimate opportunities to see and photograph birds up close. We’ll then spend time in the unbelievable Caribbean lowlands birding around the Sarapiqui area.
✨✨✨
Above are just the main locales, we’ve got ample stops and side missions throughout the tour to see and photograph tons of tropical birds!

•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals #costarica #birding

Ready to hit the tropics in 2024!? ✨✨✨ Costa

Ready to hit the tropics in 2024!?
✨✨✨
Costa Rica has long been regarded as one of the top tropical birding destinations in the world and with good reason! This small Central American country is home to some 900+ species of birds with 47 endemic to the country!
✨✨✨
Our 9-day tour will be a fantastic opportunity to observe hundreds of species across a variety of unique habitats. Together we’ll explore the cloud forest highlands, Caribbean influenced middle elevations, Central Pacific lowlands explore the mangroves by boat for sunset! With the help of our excellent local guides we will explore some of our favorite birding destinations, enjoy delicious meals and stay at some gorgeous eco-lodges!
✨✨✨
Did we mention you’ll be able to see and photograph some of the central region’s most enigmatic species including the Resplendent Quetzal?! Scroll down to learn more about this epic itinerary and some of the birds we hope to see!

•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals #costarica #birding

Costa Rica has long been regarded as one of the to

Costa Rica has long been regarded as one of the top tropical birding destinations in the world and with good reason! This small Central American country is home to some 900+ species of birds with 47 endemic to the country!
✨✨✨
Our 9-day tour will be a fantastic opportunity to observe hundreds of species across a variety of unique habitats. Together we’ll explore the cloud forest highlands, Caribbean influenced middle elevations, Central Pacific lowlands explore the mangroves by boat for sunset! With the help of our excellent local guides we will explore some of our favorite birding destinations, enjoy delicious meals and stay at some gorgeous eco-lodges!
✨✨✨
Did we mention you’ll be able to see and photograph some of the central region’s most enigmatic species including the Resplendent Quetzal?! Scroll down to learn more about this epic itinerary and some of the birds we hope to see!
✨✨✨
Head to BIRDSbyBIJS.com to snag your spot today!

•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals

BIRDS by BIJS INTERNATIONAL TOURS Registration Ope

BIRDS by BIJS INTERNATIONAL TOURS Registration Opens tomorrow at 8 AM PST! 🎉
✨✨✨
We’ve got some epic itineraries to Costa Rica and Ecuador lined up!
✨✨✨
Head over to my website to learn all about our trips!
✨✨✨
Space is limited to 8 participants each trip, so when they open make sure to act fast!

•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals #birdingtour #birding #internationaltour #ecuador #costarica

Malibu Creek State Park is a fantastic birding des

Malibu Creek State Park is a fantastic birding destination and today was no exception!
✨✨✨
Following last night’s rain the birds were out in full force!
✨✨✨
During our walk we learned about how ecotones are great places to see lots of birds, how deciduous trees are migrant magnets, and lots of bird identification tips!
✨✨✨
We finished our two hour walk with 38 species of birds, with highlights such as Swainson’s Hawk, American Kestrel, Nanday Parakeet, White-throated Swift, and amazing looks at the gorgeous Lewis’s Woodpecker!
✨✨✨
Thanks to the folks who joined and hope to see ya’ll on the next one in March!
✨✨✨
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #ip_birds #ptk_birds_animals #malibucreekstatepark #birding #socalbirders #losangeles #santamonicamountains

Breaking News!! 🤯 Registration for BIRDS by BI

Breaking News!! 🤯

Registration for BIRDS by BIJS International Tours is opening this Monday at 8 AM!
✨✨✨
We’ve got some epic itineraries to Costa Rica and Ecuador in 2024!
✨✨✨
Each trip is capped at 8 participants so make sure to stay posted so you can snag a spot on our 9 and 10 day tours!
✨✨✨
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #birding #costarica #ecuador

📹 @tropic_aves

Last chance to register for our guided bird walk a

Last chance to register for our guided bird walk at Malibu Creek State Park!
✨✨✨
Walk starts at 9 AM this Sunday 2/5!
✨✨✨
Link in bio to sign up and learn more about Guided Birding Outings!
✨✨✨
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures

Attention Los Angeles Birders! ✨✨✨ This Sund

Attention Los Angeles Birders!
✨✨✨
This Sunday I’ll be leading a birding walk at Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas from 9-11 AM!
✨✨✨
Swipe to see some of the birds we hope to observe!
✨✨✨
This two-hour walk is a great way to meet other local birders, learn about the park’s ecology, and of course check out the incredible birds that live here!
✨✨✨
The weather is looking good, and the hills should be green from all this rain!
✨✨✨
What are you waiting for? Hit the link in my bio to sign up today!
✨✨✨

•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #birding #birdguide #malibucreekstatepark

Attention Los Angeles Birders!! ✨✨✨ Join @bi

Attention Los Angeles Birders!!
✨✨✨
Join @birdsbybijs this Sunday morning for a guided birding walk at Malibu Creek State Park!
✨✨✨
From 9-11 AM we’ll be birding this epic Santa Monica Mountains hotspot!
✨✨✨
Come look through the spotting scope, try a loaner pair of @n_o_c_s , meet other birders and learn about the birds and ecology here!
✨✨✨
To sign up visit my website so you can join all the fun!
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #bird_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #birding #santamonicamountains

ATTENTION CALIFORNIA BIRDERS!! ✨✨✨ Are you r

PRESENTATION ALERT! ✨✨✨ Join @californianat

PRESENTATION ALERT!
✨✨✨
Join @californianativeplantsociety & @birdsbybijs for a presentation on how to garden using California Native plants with the goal of attracting birds!
✨✨✨
Details:

“Bringing Birds to Your Garden”

Thursday, Feb 2nd @5:30 PM PST

California’s pacific flyway provides us amazing birding opportunities. Learn how to plan, maintain, and garden to attract and care for birds visiting your landscape.

Register at cnps.org/gardening/webinars
✨✨✨
Hope to see you all there!
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #californianativeplantsociety #californianativeplants #backyardbirds #nativeplants #webinar

PRESENTATION ALERT! ✨✨✨ Join @californianat

PRESENTATION ALERT!
✨✨✨
Join @californianativeplantsociety & @birdsbybijs for a presentation on how to garden using California Native plants with the goal of attracting birds!
✨✨✨
Details:

“Bringing Birds to Your Garden”

Thursday, Feb 2nd @5:30 PM PST

California’s pacific flyway provides us amazing birding opportunities. Learn how to plan, maintain, and garden to attract and care for birds visiting your landscape.

Register at cnps.org/gardening/webinars
✨✨✨
Hope to see you all there!
•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•
•
www.birdsbybijs.com
•
BIRDS ↟ TOURS ↟ THREADS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
#birdsbybijs #californianativeplantsociety #californianativeplants #backyardbirds #nativeplants #webinar

Load More... Follow on Instagram