WOOLSTON Eyes conservation project hits the small screen tomorrow night, Friday, as Bill Oddie goes wild in Warrington.

The nature conservation site was filmed during the summer by the one-time Goodie for his new TV show Bill Oddie Goes Wild.

It was chosen because of the success it has had in becoming the biggest breeding ground for black-neck grebes one of the country's rarest breeds in the UK.

The show, which is due to be aired on BBC2 at 7.30pm, features the best bits of the Mersey Valley and travels all the way from Seaforth to Rixton Clay Pits and members of the Woolston Eyes Conservation Project see inclusion in the show as reward for their efforts.

Brian Ankers, chairman of the group, said: "We've managed the habitat, which has become Britain's biggest breeding colony for these birds and this seems to be recognition of all the hard work we have put in over the years."

News of the TV appearance comes as the conservation group launches its latest fundraising promotion.

It is inviting members of the public to buy paintings of the black-neck grebes created by artist Colin Woolf, who visited the site for inspiration.

For every painting sold, a donation will be made to the group.

Anyone interested in getting hold of a print can call Mr Ankers on 267355.