KLCC is celebrating the arrival of BirdNote to our airwaves. The beloved short-form series tells rich, sound-driven stories about birds, science, and the natural world.

As part of our launch, we’re bringing you a conversation with someone who helped bring these stories to life in a different, and deeply visual, way.

Emily Poole is a local illustrator based in Eugene. She’s the artist behind the 2018 BirdNote book, which features stunning illustrations of birds from around the world.

Her work has a way of making you stop, look closer, and feel more connected to the creatures we share our skies and neighborhoods with.

KLCC's Love Cross invited Emily to KLCC to talk about her artistic journey. She began by asking her about how she got started.

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