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Loving Grass, Turkey Trouble And A Baby Falcon Visits: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Joanne Gresh submitted this she took of Monte. She says the 18-year-old loves to ride in Forest Preserves throughout the state. "We also participate in activities with various organizations, but his favorite place to be is eating in fields with grass." (Photo by Joanne B. Gresh)

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.

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Jodi Long sent in this photo she took of a friendly squirrel in Naperville.

Lynn Wesley, of Tinley Park, photographed this beautiful Cooper's Hawk

Lynn Palka tells us this turkey was not too happy when she was driving her his harem in Woodstock. "He flared his tail feathers and pecked at my car. I just had to get a picture," she said.

Katarzyn Jagiełło, of Downers Grove, said this family was behind her backyard when she photographed them.

Lori Willmer photographed this crane walking in the water in Schaumburg.

Susan Swartz, of Evanston, tells us this baby peregrine falcon was visiting the railing of her patio, so she grabbed her camera for a pretty shot.

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