Hays Eagles Mom's rainwater rolls off an Eagles back! 22222 837am

The outermost tips of the main body feathers, called the contour feathers, are built so that the feather surface forms a fine, breathable but water-resistant mesh. This water-repellent property allows the downy bases of the same contour feathers, and other completely downy feathers, to stay dry underneath, allowing them to trap warm air
That's how good her feathers are at keeping water from reaching her downy layers!