Coyote Cubs, Buzzing Bee, Gardening Deer, Turkey Vulture: 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 summer.

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Plainfield resident Pam Van Tassel was at Starved Rock State Park recently for a wedding and noticed a "fat" bumblebee joyously hovering and drinking from a patch of cornflowers that are located near the park lodge.

Bees were also buzzing around Bridgeview as Karen Johnson found this one pollinating on a butterfly weed in her yard.

Plainfield resident Kaitlyn Polakovic was recently grabbing things from her garden when a deer decided to suddenly walk up and greet her.

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Shorewood's Joe Viola managed to capture this amazing photo of a turkey vulture at Rock Run Rookery. The photo was selected as Facebook users' favorite in a photo contest held by the Forest Preserve District of Will County.

Joliet's Tab Behning was able to capture this cardinal in its natural habitat.

Ann Ironside discovered a goldfinch enjoying a mid-day snack on the purple cornflowers in front of her Oak Forest home.

Thank you for all the beautiful photo submissions!