Coming from the lands of the far right, the Oxley Bird is often sighted in Brighton with its nest artfully constructed from litter and weeds.

It does not usually disturb passers-by unless approached by its nesting grounds of the King Alfred Centre, when it emits loud hawk-like screeching to prevent progress.

Experts have never been sure whether this is part of an attention-seeking display in its desire to avoid extinction, or merely a wish to display its dazzling, rather vulgar, blue plumage.

I am relieved to see this display is to attract similar species and in this it has been successful. The Langston Warbler has been attracted to the Oxley Bird's performance and is now chirping and twittering away around the King Alfred Centre kicking up as much dust as possible.

Although both species are endangered, they are members of the same breed (Toryus nastyus). It would be a shame if they went the way of the dinosaurs.

-Michael Fisher, Kings Road, Brighton