T Lyons 1939 Moaning Bird pg a 10 p.m. June 20 - Peal - heard crying on East side of Peal June 22 - 10 p.m. heard crying on east Side of Peal June 26 - 4:30 p.m. Water 2 nests investigated over lagoon North end of water ¼ mi S of Channel. 1st Bird visible in hole 2½ ft long or ft under. Bird taken out one white elliptical egg on the gravel of cave floor. Bird released (didn't show much fight - slate gray, lighter beneath) flew away just over trees, a frigate bird started after it - didn't return in 10 minutes. Second - 3½ ft hole ft + ½ down, lots of spirit, drew blood. egg same. this bird almost white underneath. wing 17" tail 6" flew away also (when thrown)