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Baby Bald Eaglets, An Owl Family And Dazzling Daffodils: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Reader Darek Konopka submitted this photo he took of a bald eagle with it eaglets in Will County.
Reader Darek Konopka submitted this photo he took of a bald eagle with it eaglets in Will County. (Photo by Darek Konopka)

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 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.

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John Greene captured this amazing image of a Great Horned Owl family, who live in a tree in a Deerfield park.

Diane Nickless, of Orland Park, sent in this photo she said of "daffodils braving the early morning chill."

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Patricia Flynn, of Tinley Park, photographed these robin babies she said that were born on April 15 and will be "flying off any day now."

Cindy Mackel took this photo of a deer that live at the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve. She said the family of five were "not overly friendly, but also not afraid of me or my dog walking a trail near them."


Thank you all for the beautiful photo submissions!

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