Kissing Birds, Deer Duo And A Mississippi River Eagle: IL In Photos

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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Bob Pizzurro said he got this great morning shot of a red-winged blackbird 50 yards from the parking lot at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville.

Steven Collins sent in this photo he captured of some deer from his patio in Woodridge.

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Joe McGuire had a hoot taking this photo of a great horned owl at the Will County Forest Preserve.

Susan Carlson found this eagle along the Mississippi River in Fulton.

Thank you all for the beautiful photo submissions!