About Me

Biography

My particular specialization is birds, specifically raptors, although I have studied all taxa and have completed many habitat assessments. I am interested in the ecological interactions between all taxa and how the abiotic factors influence these species and their relationships. With California experiencing a serious drought I think it is a better time than ever to better understand these ecological interactions. I have worked with many species of birds in the United States and Belize.

Before receiving a teaching position at De Anza College I lived in Belize, Central America working as a Biologist with The Peregrine Fund on the Harpy Eagle Restoration Project. After witnessing the threats and little information known about raptors I founded the Belize Raptor Research Institute to give locals opportunities to study and protect their biodiversity.

Through these experiences I have gained to appreciate how critical education is. At De Anza College I teach numerous classes related to Wildlife Science and have the honor to teach such amazing students. I am the Lead Instructor for the Wildlife Science Technician Program.

Classes I Teach

Fall 2024

CRNCourseSec.Title
28229ESCI 150ZEnvironmental Science
27798ESCI 151ZEnvironmental Science
23135ESCI 152ZEnvironmental Science

Summer 2024

CRNCourseSec.Title
12935ESCI 151ZEnvironmental Science
12542ESCI 152ZEnvironmental Science

Faculty Info

Ryan Phillips

Ryan Phillips
PART-TIME FACULTY

Environmental Studies

phillipsryan@deanza.edu

408.864.5379

KC 216

Education

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife, Fisheries, Conservation Biology with an emphasis in Ornithology, University of California, Davis

Office Hours

Spring 2018

By appointment.

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