Pikes Peak Historical Society invites everyone to come to Lake George Charter School on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. for a presentation on birds and bird watching throughout the Colorado mountains.

This presentation is being sponsored by Pikes Peak Historical Society as part of their Chautauqua programs. These presentations are free and open to the public.

Joe LaFleur, aka the Birdman, will be offering an audiovisual program; “Learn to identify common resident birds of Teller County by sight and sound”.

His book, “Mountain Birds of Teller County: Pocket Guide with Common Colorado Mountain Birds”, will be available for sale following the presentation. The book features 125 birds commonly found throughout the Colorado Mountains. The book costs $15 and he will accept credit cards, check, and/or cash. The books are also available at many local stores and on his website betterbirdwatching.com.

LaFleur grew up in Englewood and spent a lot of time camping, hiking and fishing. He has lived in Woodland Park since 2016.

“I don’t like living in crowded cities so that’s how I ended up here,” he said.

He earned degrees in Wildlife Biology and Communications from Colorado State University.

“I have always been interested in all aspects of the natural world,” LaFleur said. “In college I really enjoyed coursework on learning about all kinds of plants and animals because it helps you enjoy the outdoor experience.”

For several years he was a research biologist for CSU, Colorado Division of Wildlife and Idaho Fish and Game, and has a featured column in the Pikes Peak Courier.

LaFleur also developed a series of DVD videos called “Better Birdwatching” featuring video and sounds of birds from all North American states and provinces. While producing this series of birdwatching DVDs, he traveled all over the country for about 10 years collecting video and sounds of birds.

“Birds are unique, colorful, vocal, and dynamic as they migrate and species variety changes over time,” he said. “People seem to love the book because of the local details, but I do sell it throughout Colorado because the same birds are found all over the mountains.”

For more information call 719-748-8259 or 719-291-6563.