I spoke with a UMaine friend and colleague and learned that Bill Glanz died recently of ALS. Bill was an extraordinary UMO professor and a cheerful friend to many students. He loved looking at birds and sharing his knowledge with others.
Bill had a great sense of humor. I remember our final exam in Avian Ecology had a few optional bonus skins to be identified. There were several experienced birders in the class so Bill wanted to throw us a curve ball. One of the extra bonus birds was a combination of a quail-dove (body), thrush (head) and I can't remember the tail. I went in after the exam to ask about the three-parted bird and Bill was giggling so much it took 10 minutes to explain all the parts. He was so pleased with his clever construction.
That was Bill, a wonderful person and it was a great pleasure to have spent so much time with him. I know many mid-coast birders will miss him.
Best, Peter
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