FAMILIES are being invited to a free birds of prey display taking place next weekend.

Bridgemere Nursery and Garden World, near Nantwich, will host a selection of birds from Eccleshall-based Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre on Saturday and Sunday.

There will be breeds of owl including a white-faced Scops Owl, a Bengal Eagle Owl and a North American Red Tailed Hawk.

Bridgemere's general manager Gary Kemp said: "Visitors will be able to get up close to some fascinating birds of prey and learn about their habitat."

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre was founded in 1993 by the late Rob Smith, an ex-gamekeeper, who had a keen interest in nature.

The centre is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of wild birds of prey. It also provides educational talks to schools and visitor groups to help people become more aware of the dangers birds of prey face.

The exhibitions will run between 11am and 4pm on both days.