Peacocks are considered to be sacred symbols of healing, regrowth and rejuvenation in various faiths. I got an opportunity to be mesmerized and photograph this majestic and beautiful bird at the University of Arkansas Botanical Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Same two nests, different seasons! Frozen nests in winter to being surrounded by beautiful flowers in spring to becoming homes to little chicks in the summer. I took these pictures at various time points between 2016 and 2019. I was very inspired by these nests as I found them to be a representation of the cycle of life – it’s not just the seasons but everything in our lives runs in cycles. The highs and lows of our lives leading to happiness and sorrow and happiness once again!
The Red Headed Woodpecker, photographed in our backyard in Little Rock.
The dazzling contrasting colors of this bird against the green backdrop is such a delight to eyes! Isn’t nature the best artist?
Sisira Yadala, M.D., is an assistant professor and director of the Division of Epilepsy in the Department of Neurology at UAMS.