Category Archives: Animals

Ancient Godzilla Ancestor Spotted on Bernal Hill

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

Mike Stickel documented an impressive proto-Godzilla reptile sighting on Bernal Hill over the weekend: Caught this little guy sunning himself (and growing his tail back). PHOTO: Stickel on Instagram

Posted in Animals, Bernal Hill, Nature and Wildlife | 6 Comments

Errant Waterfowl Returns to Familiar Spot on Precita Ave.

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Remember that odd, errant waterfowl that made an incongruous appearance on Precita Avenue last spring? Neighbor Dan reports that a) it’s spring again and b) a near-identical waterfowl has returned to the exact same spot on Precita: Remember that hanger … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Nature and Wildlife, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Bernal Penguinologist Introduces His Co-Workers at the San Francisco Zoo

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

During a recent overcast morning, Bernalwood’s Cub Reporter and I headed west to the San Francisco Zoo to visit one of our glamorous Bernal neighbors, penguinologist Anthony Brown. We used the Twitter to warn Anthony we were coming, and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, People | 3 Comments

Bernal Butterfly Appreciates Quality of Local Scenery

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Thanks to Neighbor Ken for taking this snap of a fashionable butterfly taking in the spectacular downtown view from atop Bernal Hill. Just like the humans in Bernal Heights, this is clearly a butterfly with exceptional discrimination and good taste.

Posted in Animals, Bernal Hill | 5 Comments

Bernal Schoolgirl Offers Neighborly Suggestion to Improve Human-Canine Relations

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Junior Neighbor Malia lives on Agnon in St. Mary’s, and she took note of the helpful Poop Avoidance signs that appeared recently on Cortland Avenue. Inspired by that example, Junior Neighbor Malia, age 8, decided to create a public service … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 31 Comments

Save the Owls: Why You Should Not Use Rat Poison in Bernal Heights

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Sad news from our neighborhood neighbors in Glen Park: A Great-Horned Owl that lived in their park died suddenly in November. An autopsy revealed the beautiful bird died after eating a rodent laced with rat poison: Examined at WildCare and … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 12 Comments

Feline Alert: Lost Cat Missing from Heartfelt

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Miss Darcy from Heartfelt on Cortland contacted the Bernalwood Lost Animal Hotline to seek assistance in locating her store’s much-loved cat: Our store cat has gone missing, and I am heartbroken. Here are some pics. His name is Leo D. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Lost and Found | 4 Comments

Cat Declines Assistance During Dramatic SFFD Feline Rescue Attempt on Coleridge

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

The first report about the cat stuck in the tree on Coleridge Street arrived in the Bernalwood newsroom on Monday: @Bernalwood There's a smokey gray cat stuck in a tree at 147 Coleridge. He's been there for about 2 days. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Calamity | 11 Comments

Avian Alert: Has Your White Cockatiel Gone Missing?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

This morning we received a high-priorty alert at the Bernalwood Office of Avian Repatriation. Neighbor Brian found a white cockatiel in Bernal Heights: We just captured a white cockatiel that was in our yard all day and was clearly someone’s pet … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Lost and Found | 1 Comment

Confirmed: A Spiritually Significant Owl Sighting on Gates Street

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

Bernal Heights is famously fashionable and always avant garde, but there has been a sadness at our spiritual core ever since the wonderful Great Horned Owls of Bernal Hill passed away in 2007. Now, however, we are pleased to reveal … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Nature and Wildlife | 11 Comments

Is This Your Cat? Cute Kitty Found Near Precita Park

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Is your cat missing in action? Neighbor Rikki found one near Precita Park last night: I found a well-fed and obviously well-loved calico (??) cat outside of Harvest Hills Market (Precita and Folsom). He was wandering around collar-free, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Found Things | 9 Comments

Bernal Heights Bluebird Can’t Resist Cigarette Cravings

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Neighbor Preston photographed a blue jay getting a nicotine fix from his balcony on Ripley: This bird flew up to an ashtray, beaked up a cigarette, went back to the railing on the balcony and just chilled there for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 6 Comments

Jawa Raccoons Besiege Bernal Heights Residence

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

The attempted takeover of Bernal Heights by imperialist raccoons continues. As you can see in this video filmed this week by Neighbor Ben, the glowing eyes of the crafty creatures reveals that they have been mating with Jawas from Tatooine. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 10 Comments