Spring Sunrise, Blue Heron In Flight And Turkey Trot: 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.

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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EDITOR'S NOTE: The sunrise photo (main image) was originally given the wrong attribution. We apologize to Richard Anzalone, who took the photo.

Dick Davis, of Oswego, submitted this photo of a blue heron he got from his backyard.

Diane Smolensky, of Lincolnshire, called this photo of a squirrel in her backyard, "Who you lookin' at?" She said, "My home office looks out to my yard. Until COVID, and working remotely, I never realized all the beautiful nature in my yard."

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Suzanne Cronacher sent in this photo she took at Miller Meadow in Maywood.

Nete A., of St. Charles, captured this photo of a turkey crossing the street in St. Charles. Nete said, "This 'guy' was trotting down the street until I nudged him onto the sidewalk. It was a many-block chase. Once I provided him with Reiki, he laid down on the grass and took a snooze. Then, I had one!

Thank you all for the beautiful photo submissions!