You\u2019re walking around campus as the school year begins. At Eucalyptus Grove are two fluffy, chunky fox squirrels who linger near you while you walk. You spot a ladybug gliding by you. Then, sauntering down a trail near Valley Life Sciences Building, a western fence lizard darts across the ground in front of your feet. Finally, as you approach the BART station in Downtown Berkeley, a cooing pigeon flies down from somewhere and a crow caws in the background.<\/p>\n
Many locals befriend these critters. Have you ever wondered how to emulate these whimsical creatures\u2019 fascinating lives in the outdoors? I know I have, so you\u2019re in luck. Based on your personality, I\u2019ll assign you a furry, feathery or scaly friend to become!<\/p>\n
Fox squirrel<\/p>\n
You\u2019re running to class at Dwinelle Hall, feeling a little hungry. You\u2019re a foodie at heart; you love trying restaurants around Berkeley, from Top Dog to Noodle Dynasty and Cheese Board Collective. You also have a special affinity for nuts and seeds. Congratulations, you seem best aligned with the Berkeley fox squirrel!<\/p>\n
These little guys are common around campus, and are maybe not so little when filled with food and sporting round tummies. You might often spot these animals on your campus strolls.<\/p>\n
To become one with these squirrels, start your day with a trip to Trader Joe\u2019s and buy a myriad of nuts and seeds. Hang by a squirrel spot like Eucalyptus Grove and have adorable fox squirrels get used to your presence! You can pass the time munching and working on that ENGLISH R1B assignment. With your cheeks full of food, you\u2019ll fit right in.<\/p>\n
And, before you know it, you\u2019ve become part of the Berkeley squirrel community.<\/p>\n
Ladybug<\/p>\n
You adore looking your best \u2014 you often strut on Sproul Plaza with all eyes on you. You\u2019re also into political activism and journalism, loving campus groups like The Daily Californian! With all of your passion, you gain attention, and to me, you sound like a ladybug!<\/p>\n
Ladybugs\u2019 adorable larvae pop up in the grass across Memorial Glade during the summer and fall. Then, all grown-up, the bright-red, elegant insects will be flying around campus March to July! You\u2019re always sure to spot these critters that bring a smile to your face.<\/p>\n
To be like ladybugs, you need to be mysterious \u2014 these insects only intentionally fly to humans when offered their favorite plants. Pop up in random parts of campus to emulate their sudden appearances! And as ladybugs love plants such as dandelions, sunflowers, cilantro and parsley, now\u2019s the time to practice your gardening. You can volunteer at any public garden, or even the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. After hours of curated outfits and immersive nature experiences, voil\u00e0, you\u2019re a ladybug!<\/p>\n
Western fence lizard<\/p>\n
You\u2019re flighty, a fast walker tailgating students. In a perpetual hurry, you dart between clubs and classes across campus, from Haas School of Business to VLSB! Always running late, the western fence lizard understands you!<\/p>\n
Common on campus, these reptiles can often be uncovered in plant-heavy spots, gliding past your feet or resting on a tree trunk. While great sunbathers, this species also eradicates Lyme disease in ticks; they love to keep busy!<\/p>\n
Taking part in a lizard lifestyle is difficult and not the same as squirrels, so make sure you\u2019re up for the challenge. Spend time in a lizard-friendly spot, such as the Women\u2019s Faculty Club, to admire these creatures\u2019 quick pace. The lizard\u2019s fast strides are a perfect example of how to arrive at class on time or swiftly navigate Dwinelle\u2019s confusing floor plan. Perhaps not your usual human diet, insects and arachnids are favorites of these lizards. So maybe it\u2019s time to get over your fear of spiders and join the lizard community!<\/p>\n
Pigeon<\/p>\n
You\u2019re a fun person who loves hanging out in a crowd. Always at parties and fraternities lining Southside, everyone knows you! You seem to be the social pigeon that parades through Downtown Berkeley and Telegraph. Adorable, silly and sometimes bold, these birds deserve a little love \u2014 and happen to be my favorite.<\/p>\n
Find these birds in any urban area near campus! They often appear in groups, so you can\u2019t miss them!<\/p>\n
Becoming a pigeon is easy! These intelligent birds can actually recognize humans. Along with this, they\u2019re extremely food-motivated, and aren\u2019t we all? To emulate pigeon habits, spend time people-watching at a popular local cafe, such as Caff\u00e8 Strada or Cafe Milano. Bring your favorite grains to peck on just as a pigeon does. Now\u2019s the chance to make new friends, just how these shy critters approach locals they\u2019ve learned to trust. Congratulations on understanding the adorable Berkeley pigeons!<\/p>\n
Crow<\/p>\n
You love going shopping and antiquing around Berkeley, from Anastasia\u2019s to Goodwill. You\u2019re big on collections, and everything you buy is cherished. Anything sparkly is your jam.<\/p>\n
Wait, are you a crow?<\/p>\n
This is a common bird we\u2019ve all seen, but they are actually one of the smartest. Crows can pop up anywhere, from urban areas to a tree.<\/p>\n
Eggs, cashews and unsalted nuts are their guilty pleasure, and now these foods are yours too! Just like shy crows who need their space, pass your time with long strolls around stores, sporting your flashy jewelry collections. Perhaps wear a dark trenchcoat as you grace Berkeley with your admirable fashion skills. And, maybe sending a \u201ccaw\u201d out into the air will truly connect you to the Berkeley crow.<\/p>\n
With the start of the school year, it\u2019s time to meet friends in class, but if all else fails, the critters are who to emulate! Hopefully this article can spark new, budding communities in the outdoors for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You\u2019re walking around campus as the school year begins. At Eucalyptus Grove are two fluffy, chunky fox squirrels…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":446406,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[176852,3767,764,176851,176850,176843,106580,86529,2633,125809,176844,121906,176842,35254,78075,5679,176845,151531,2959,38332,95049,143,145,144,161069,26656,5294,53856,1384,176846,6905,176848,176847,176849],"class_list":["post-446405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-oakland","tag-anastasias","tag-bart","tag-berkeley","tag-cafe-milano","tag-caffe-strada","tag-cheese-board","tag-crow","tag-daily-cal","tag-downtown-berkeley","tag-dwinelle","tag-english-r1b","tag-eucalyptus-grove","tag-fox-squirrel","tag-goodwill","tag-haas","tag-july","tag-ladybug","tag-lyme-disease","tag-march","tag-memorial-glade","tag-noodle-dynasty","tag-oakland","tag-oakland-headlines","tag-oakland-news","tag-pigeon","tag-sproul-plaza","tag-telegraph","tag-top-dog","tag-trader-joes","tag-uc-botanical-garden","tag-valley-life-sciences-building","tag-vlsb","tag-western-fence-lizard","tag-womens-faculty-club"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446405","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=446405"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446405\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/446406"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=446405"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=446405"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=446405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}