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Rainy Days and Wet Heads With the last few stormy days, Jackie & Shadow kept their activities to a minimum and hunkered down in more protected areas. That is until yesterday when they didn’t let a little fog or rain stop them from working on the nest! Though they both brought in a few new additions, they took more time rearranging and whittling down other sticks. They worked independently and they worked together, taking several opportunities to fit in some beaky kisses along the way. Shadow eve

Discover why the Atacama Desert in Chile — located right beside the massive Pacific Ocean — is still the driest place on Earth. Some stations here have never recorded rain. In this video, we break down the powerful forces that create this extreme environment: the towering Andes Mountains, the cold Humboldt Current, and the double rain shadow effect. If you love extreme geography, climate science, and mind-blowing nature facts, this video is for you! #AtacamaDesert #DriestPlaceOnEarth #GeographyF