Rich Glinski, a prominent field ornithologist and expert on Arizona’s raptors, passed away on 24 January at his home in Arivaca at the age of 74. He was a field biologist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) for many years and later worked for the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department (MCPRD). He was a long-time member of and contributor to the Arizona Field Ornithologists (AZFO) and was actively engaged in several raptor projects in his final days.

Richard Glinski
Richard Glinski with Gray Hawk. Photo by Michael Stewart.