Category Archives: Nature and Wildlife

Mourning Dove Nurtures Eggs Amid Tasty Local Herbs

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

Neighbor Esther has been monitoring the progress of a mourning dove that has been nurturing eggs in a planter box outside her Wool Street home: She laid two eggs in our planter box, between the sage and the oregano. Hope … Continue reading →

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Collage Shows Creepy-Crawly Creatures Found on Bernal Hill

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Neighbor Mike shared this tastefully executed collage of creepy-crawly creatures he photographed on Bernal Hill. In it, we see several members of Bernalwood’s recurring cast of natural horrors, including the California slender salamander Western fence lizard, the Jerusalem Cricket, the gopher … Continue reading →

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Rise of the Arachnids: Hatchlings Foreshadow Spider Invasion

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Neighbor Amanda snapped this lovely-but-nightmare-inducing photo of baby spiders emerging from a clutch of eggs behind her home on Mullen Avenue. Naturally, this scene is no doubt being, er, reproduced all around Bernal Heights, so don’t be surprised if you … 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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Springtime Is In Full Bloom Atop Bernal Hill

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Neighbor Isaac used an iPhone to capture this bucolic little scene atop Bernal Hill earlier this week. Loovley!

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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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Tis the Season for Plum Blossoms in Bernal Heights

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Neighbor Edward writes: I offer this view of the hill and plum blossoms for your consideration to do with as you will. Upon due consideration, the Bernalwood Curatorial Working Group has decided to publish your photo, sir, with gratitude and … Continue reading →

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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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Dissident Parrots Establish New Identity In Bernal Heights

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

The Bernalwood Intelligence Agency has received numerous signals recently about wild parrot sightings around Bernal Heights. Our Political Unit analysts have determined that the parrots are refugees from Telegraph Hill who fled to Bernal Heights to escape the stultifying NIMBYism … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature and Wildlife, Politics, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Giant Bugs from Alien Planet Return to Bernalwood

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Neighbor Regina is a new Bernal Heights resident. She IM’d me yesterday in a deep panic from her home on Folsom. Here is a transcript of our exchange: Regina: holy sh*t balls i found an alien Regina: on our street … Continue reading →

Posted in Found Things, Nature and Wildlife | 25 Comments

Help Keep Bernal Hill Beautiful, Saturday

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Here’s an opportunity to help keep Bernal Hill beautiful. According to the SF Park and Rec events calendar, there’s a cleanup event happening tomorrow morning on the Hill: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011, 10AM – 12PM Description: Come and help restore … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, the Arachnid Invasion of Bernal Heights Continues…

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Following up on yesterday’s post about the spiders that have invaded Bernal Heights, Jacques Vidrine captured this amazing photo of a Bernal Heights orb spinner in action. UPDATE: Neighbor Jeannie just sent along this photo that shows yet another member … Continue reading →

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Name That Spider (and Don’t Get Caught in Its Web)!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

OK, all you arachnologists out there, I’m sure one of you can identify this beauty that’s been taking over Bernalwood with a vengeance this Halloween season. We’ve taken to calling ours Shelob because of her large girth, curtain-like webs that … Continue reading →

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