Category Archives: Animals

Resplendent Tree Moose Found in Bernal Back Yard

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

** EXCLUSIVE! MUST CREDIT BERNALWOOD!** Researchers working in a remote Bernal Heights back yard recently made a most startling discovery: The Resplendent Tree Moose, captured during a rare moment of repose in his leafy refuge. Prof. Mason of the Bernalwood … Continue reading →

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Giant Slithering Serpent Startles Citizen on Bernal Hill

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Moments ago, Neighbor Ken transmitted this shocking photo of a four-foot gopher snake to the Bernalwood newsroom: Seen today by Esmeralda steps on Bernal Hill. Coolio! PHOTO: Neighbor Ken

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Artist Captures Dog vs. Gopher Confrontation on Bernal Hill

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Neighbor Laurie, who has a wonderful propensity to paint watercolors instead of snapping photos, brings us this terrific image that captures the Wild Kingdom drama of a canine/rodent confrontation on Bernal Hill. She writes: This dog was staring intently at … Continue reading →

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Bernal Heights Marsupial Makes Rare Daytime Appearance

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Neighbor Ken on Rutledge writes: Marsupial in the hood! This guy’s been puttering around our north slope yard late at night. My Jack Russell has been on to him, but no confrontations as yet. I’ve only caught glimpses of his … Continue reading →

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Pint-Size Easter Egg Hunter-Gatherers Invade Holly Park

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

At 10 a.m. sharp on Easter Sunday, the madding crowd could be constrained no longer. “Go!” a voice rang out. And with that, Holly Park was engulfed in a sea of pastel-clad marauders. Unabashedly abetted by their parents, the young … Continue reading →

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Renegade Raccoons Invade Bernal Heights Homes

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

There was a burglary recently on the south side of Bernal Heights. The culprits were clever thieves who always wear a mask. Neighbor Sharon called it in: Two racoons broke into next door neighbors’ home through their small pet door … Continue reading →

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Humans Prevail, Barely, in Standoff With Militant Raccoons

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

There is a siege underway on Eugenia Avenue, as clever, four-legged creatures with fiendishly nimble thumbs have declared war on a family of Bernal bipeds. Neighbors Limor and Lisha report from the front lines: We thought we’d share this with … Continue reading →

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Happy Ending: Peanut Is Found

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Stand down, Citizens of Bernalwood. Peanut is back in custody.  Thanks to all who helped in the search, and to Neighbor David for taking the photo.

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Amphibious Creature Discovered In Bernal Heights Back Yard

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Neighbor Todd recently put on his pith helmet to embark upon an animal expedition in his back yard. He made a shocking discovery: creepy amphibians! Your recent dispatch on Jerusalem crickets had me wondering what else lived in my yard, … Continue reading →

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Vote: Which Costumed Canine Is Cutest of All?

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Remember the doggie fashion show organized by fitBernalfit during the 2011 Holiday Stroll on Cortland? Well, the dogs showed up to strut their stuff, and many photos were taken, so now it’s time for the Citizens of Bernalwood to decide which … Continue reading →

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New Bernal Heights Art Print Celebrates Our Spirit Animal

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

A few months ago, the graphic designers at TheGRQP released a series of wildlife-themed prints about San Francisco neighborhoods. Pacific Heights is a fox. The Castro is a peacock. Japantown is a goldfish. And so on. The prints were lovely, … Continue reading →

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Canine Costume Contest, During Cortland Holiday Stroll

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

In the ecumenical spirit of the 2011 Cortland Holiday Stroll tomorrow night, there’s a special event for our canine friends during the evening’s festivities, as part of Fit Bernal Fit’s superchic Doggie Holiday Winter Wear fashion contest. fBf & Photography by … Continue reading →

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Ho-Ho-Ho! The Holiday Stroll Comes to Cortland Thursday Eve

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Last year was the first-ever Holiday Stroll on Cortland, and as you can see from the nostalgia-tinged photos above, it was glamorous, festive, and fun. It was so much fun, in fact, that the Bernal Business Alliance has decided to … Continue reading →

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