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A Tulip-Loving Puppy, Pitching Prowess And 'Fish Hawk' Catches Lunch: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Karen Toole, of Elmhurst, photographed Bunker, her Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, enjoying tulips at her house after a walk in the neighborhood (Photo by Karen Toole)

ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We're seeing many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs throughout the state this spring.

To have your photo potentially featured on Patch, send it to Eric DeGrechie at eric.degrechie@patch.com. We just ask that you make sure the photo you send is one you have taken personally, and allow Patch to use on all platforms. Include your name for credit and a brief description of the photo, including where it was taken. Also, please remove any watermarks. Thank you!

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Mike Sullivan submitted this photo he took of an eagle in Palos Heights.

Lynette Wright, of Flossmoor, sent in this amazing sports action shot of Hendrix Lewis pitching for his club baseball team, the Tinley Park Bobcats.

Brian Kabat photographed this beautiful bluebird at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Spring Grove.

Lori Zera, of Montgomery, tells us she was checking out a new camera lens and was "beyond excited" to capture a photo of an Osprey right after he caught a fish in Farmington Lakes, Oswego.

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