WILDLIFE broadcaster and Southampton resident Chris Packham will make rare public appearance in Eastleigh on Friday.

Chris, president of Hampshire Ornithological Society, will talk about his life-long passion for birds at The Point Dance and Arts Centre.

His talk, entitled Best Birds in the World, will feature his own photographs and tales from his global travelling experiences in search of the most exotic and colourful birds.

Chris, who is just back in the UK after a three-week trip to East Africa, said: "For me the best things in life are birds. They are fascinating creatures and remarkably easy to study, whether you are in the Serengeti or Southampton."

Tickets for Friday's 7.30pm event cost £5 (£3 under 16s) from The Point box office on 023 8065 2333.